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One hundred appearances, one hundred moments of magic — and Kylian Mbappe celebrated his century milestone with a devastating double that sent France storming into the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Round of 32! France 3-0 Iraq was a statement of sheer dominance from the 2018 champions and 2022 finalists, with Mbappe's brace taking his tournament tally to four and his all-time World Cup total to a staggering 16 — level with the legendary Miroslav Klose. The Real Madrid superstar has now scored at a goal-per-game rate across three World Cups, a feat of consistency that defies belief. This contest in Philadelphia, delayed by a dramatic thunderstorm that only added to the theatrical atmosphere, was effectively over inside 14 minutes. Mbappe received the ball from Michael Olise and unleashed a thunderous left-footed rocket from 20 yards that screamed into the net — a strike of such ferocity that it left the Iraqi defence rooted to the spot. If his 15th World Cup goal was a masterpiece of power, his 16th was a gift wrapped in chaos. Zaid Tahseen and goalkeeper Ahmed Basil conspired in a calamitous mix-up from a goal kick, presenting the ball to Ousmane Dembele, who selflessly squared for his captain to tap into an empty net. Dembele's generosity was rewarded 12 minutes later when the ever-brilliant Olise slipped him through, and the winger crashed home his first-ever World Cup goal to complete a thoroughly professional demolition. France's star-studded attack now marches toward a mouthwatering showdown with Norway, safe in the knowledge that knockout football awaits regardless. Mbappe, meanwhile, continues his relentless pursuit of Lionel Messi in the race for both the 2026 Golden Boot and the all-time World Cup scoring crown. The Frenchman has now scored two or more goals in six separate World Cup matches — more multiple-goal games than any other player in the tournament's illustrious history. Michelob Ultra Superior Player of the Match: Kylian Mbappe — a centurion who just keeps making history.
