France forward Kylian Mbappe marked his 100th cap for the national team with a brace, as Les Bleus coasted to a 3-0 win over Iraq in their World Cup group game. The victory sees France move closer to securing a knockout spot in the tournament, with a round of games remaining in the group.
Mbappe, who has already scored twice in France's opening game against Senegal, is in the running for the golden boot alongside Lionel Messi. Despite the heavy rain in Philadelphia, France showed complete control throughout the match, with Mbappe's second goal coming after a weather delay.
Ousmane Dembele rounded out the scoring for France, ending a five-match drought without a goal. The victory means that France and Senegal are level on six points in the group, with their final match against each other on Friday night in Boston set to decide who progresses in first or second place.
Deschamps, the France manager, praised his team's performance, saying that they were 'completely in control' in the second half. Digne, a France defender, described the match as a 'perfect evening' for the team.