France booked a Round of 32 spot on Monday, beating Iraq3-0 in a storm-hit Group I clash in Philadelphia. The updated France vs Iraq standings now show France and Norway pulling clear at the top.
It was also the first weather delay of the tournament. For Iraq, a first World Cup in 40 years is nearly over.
Key Takeaways
- France beat Iraq 3-0 and reached the Round of 32 with a game to spare.
- France and Norway both sit on 6 points, with France top on goal difference.
- Iraq are bottom on 0 points and are all but eliminated.
Where Do the France vs Iraq Standings Sit Now?
Here is the Group I picture after two rounds of matches. France vs Iraq Standings lead on goal difference, with Norway level on points.
Norway also won on Monday night, edging Senegal 3-2 to stay locked level with France. Both teams have already qualified, so Friday only decides who finishes first. That goal-difference edge could prove decisive if Friday ends level.
Our team has tracked the France national football team vs Iraq national football team standings from kickoff, and the gap at the foot of the group is now huge.
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Group I standings (after Matchday 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
| 1 | France | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 6 |
| 2 | Norway | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 6 |
| 3 | Senegal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 0 |
| 4 | Iraq | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 0 |
How Did France Beat Iraq 3-0?
This was a routine night for the two-time world champions. Kylian Mbappé ran the show on his 100th cap for the France national football team.
He struck in the 14th and 54th minutes, before Ousmane Dembélé sealed it. Michael Olise was the creator in chief, setting up two of the three goals.
A two-hour thunderstorm delay at half-time could not slow Les Bleus down.
Dembélé finally ended a 20-game wait for a major-tournament goal, a drought we have followed in our match player stats coverage.
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What Were the Key Match Numbers?
| Min | Scorer | Assist | Score |
| 14′ | Kylian Mbappé | Michael Olise | 1-0 |
| 54′ | Kylian Mbappé | Ousmane Dembélé | 2-0 |
| 66′ | Ousmane Dembélé | Michael Olise | 3-0 |
Match facts at a glance:
- Expected goals (xG): France 2.38, Iraq 0.6.
- Mbappé: two goals, one missed breakaway, subbed off on 90 minutes.
- Weather: the first rain delay of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lasting over two hours.
- Iraq blow: striker Aymen Hussein limped off injured in the 26th minute.
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What Does This Mean for Mbappe’s Record Chase?
Mbappé now has 16 World Cup goals, level with Germany’s Miroslav Klose. Only Lionel Messi, on 18, sits ahead on the all-time World Cup goals chart.
He has now scored four times in two games at this World Cup, and even spurned a late hat-trick chance. We rate the France captain the standout name of the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far.
All-time World Cup top scorers
| Rank | Player | Country | World Cup Goals |
| 1 | Lionel Messi | Argentina | 18 |
| 2 | Kylian Mbappé | France | 16 |
| 2 | Miroslav Klose | Germany | 16 |
| 4 | Ronaldo | Brazil | 15 |
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What Is Next for France, Iraq and Group I?
France vs Iraq Standings face Norway on Friday to decide who tops Group I. Iraq meet Senegal in Toronto, with pride the main prize.
France arrive flawless, with six goals scored and only one conceded. Our analysis suggests France will want top spot and a kinder Round of 32 draw.
Remaining Group I fixtures (June 26)
| Match | Venue | Kickoff (ET) |
| Norway vs France | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough | 3:00 PM |
| Senegal vs Iraq | BMO Field, Toronto | 3:00 PM |
What each side needs:
- France: a draw or win secures top spot in Group I.
- Norway: must beat France to finish first.
- Senegal and Iraq: both need a win, and even then Iraq’s hopes are all but gone.
We will refresh these Group I standings right after Friday’s final round. France vs Iraq Standings Related from our newsroom: Knicks vs Celtics player stats and Ravens vs Browns player stats.
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