The Real Madrid superstar opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a powerful left-footed strike from the edge of the box, assisted by Michael Olise. He added his second in the 54th minute shortly after a lengthy weather delay, with Ousmane Dembélé sealing the result in the 66th minute (also assisted by Olise).
The match was interrupted by severe thunderstorms and lightning at halftime, causing a suspension of nearly two hours — the first weather delay of the tournament. Play resumed with France maintaining full control.
Mbappé's performance stood out for its efficiency, leadership, and historical impact: his two goals brought his World Cup tally to 16 in 16 appearances (tying Miroslav Klose for second all-time) and his senior international goals to 60, making him France's outright record scorer.
France dominated possession and chances (xG approximately 2.38 to Iraq's 0.6), with a solid defensive display and clinical finishing. The win secures their place in the Round of 32 and positions them atop Group I with six points.
Mbappé's Man of the Match award reflects his decisive contribution in a match defined by both football excellence and challenging conditions. Les Bleus now look ahead to their final group fixture against Norway.