France’s Ousmane Dembélé (7) and Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrate a goal during the World Cup Group One football match between France and Iraq on Monday, June 22, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) France beat Iraq 3-0 in Philadelphia to seal their spot in the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mbappe scored…
France’s Manu Kone (No. 6) defends against Iraq’s Ali Al Hammadi (No. 9) during the World Cup Group One football match between France and Iraq on Monday, June 22, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) Kylian MbappeA first-half goal gave France the lead, but dangerous lightning over Philadelphia forced players and supporters to seek shelter,…
Few countries have a better blend of established pedigrees and emerging talent heading into major tournaments than France. Didier Deschamps has spent more than a decade building a team capable of competing on multiple fronts, and his depth is one of the main reasons France continues to be regarded as one of the most popular…
France’s Kylian Mbappe applauds fans at the end of a football match between France and Senegal in World Cup Group One, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, near New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) France’s all-time top scorer is expected to make his 100th cap against Iraq, with Kylian Mbappe closing in on…