Mbappe double sends France into knockout rounds after lengthy weather delay

The France captain’s brace and a goal from Dembele seal qualification despite a lengthy thunderstorm interruption in the second half.

Kylian Mbappe scored his second double of the tournament and Ousmane Dembele added a third as France eased into the last 32 with a 3-0 ‌victory over Iraq on Monday in the first match of this World Cup beset by a lengthy weather stoppage.