Mbappe Magic and a Storm: France Cruise Into the Last 32

France did not just have Iraq to contend with on Monday night. A massive storm over Philadelphia forced a two-hour stoppage in play, turning what was already a World Cup group game into something of an endurance test. But according to Sky Sports, Didier Deschamps' side came through both the weather and their opponents with a composed 3-0 win.

Kylian Mbappe was the standout performer, scoring twice to take his tournament tally to four goals. The France captain found the net either side of the lengthy interruption, demonstrating the kind of focus and quality that makes him so difficult to contain.

The Guardian reports that Iraq head coach Graham Arnold acknowledged his side were outscored despite managing to out-possess the French at times. Deschamps, meanwhile, joked to reporters that his players had passed the weather delay playing cards rather than analysing first-half footage. France now join Norway on six points at the top of Group I, and the knockout rounds await.