France vs. Iraq delayed amid thunderstorms in Philadelphia
France's Kylian Mbappé scored two goals in a 3-0 victory over Iraq during a World Cup match in Philadelphia that was interrupted by a weather delay. The performance brought Mbappé's career World Cup goal tally to 16, keeping him in close pursuit of Lionel Messi's record of 18.
Why it matters
The match highlights the ongoing rivalry and statistical race between two of the world's most prominent football stars on the global stage.
In a World Cup match that was delayed for over two hours because of thunder and lightning in the Philadelphia area, it was France star Kylian Mbappé who made it rain while the game was being played.
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