France weather the storm to beat Iraq and sail into last 32

France secured a spot in the last 32 of the tournament with a 3-0 victory over Iraq on November 2, 2024, following a two-hour storm delay. Kylian Mbappe marked his 100th international appearance for France by scoring two goals. This brace elevated Mbappe to second place on the all-time World Cup goal-scoring list, bringing his total to 16 goals. The match saw France dominate Iraq, with the team's performance ensuring their progression to the next stage of the competition.