Kylian Mbappé scored twice as France secured qualification for the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Iraq early Tuesday in Group I.

The win moved France to six points from two matches, ensuring progression to the knockout stage and maintaining their perfect start to the tournament.

Mbappé found the net once in each half to take his World Cup tally to 16 goals, moving within two of Lionel Messi on the tournament’s all-time scoring list. Ousmane Dembélé later added a third goal to seal the victory.

The match was heavily disrupted by thunderstorms and lightning in the Philadelphia area, causing a delay of nearly two hours before the second half could begin.

France will conclude its group-stage campaign against Norway in Boston on Friday in a match that will determine the winner of Group I.