These France 3-0 Iraq stats break down a Group I win that was as one-sided on paper as it was on the pitch, even with a two-hour storm delay splitting the game in two. France dominated possession, more than tripled Iraq's expected goals and got a record-tying brace from Kylian Mbappe on his 100th cap. Iraq, for all their effort, managed almost nothing on goal. Here is the full statistical picture of the match in Philadelphia, from the team data to Mbappe's milestones.
France 3-0 Iraq: match summary
| Detail | Result |
|---|---|
| Final score | France 3-0 Iraq |
| Half-time | France 1-0 Iraq |
| Competition | 2026 World Cup, Group I, Matchday 2 |
| Date and venue | June 22, 2026, Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field) |
| France scorers | Mbappe 14', 54'; Dembele 66' |
| Iraq scorers | None |
| Notable | First weather-delayed match in World Cup history |
Team stats compared
The **team stats** leave little doubt about the balance of play. France carried the bulk of possession, created the higher-quality chances and kept Iraq at arm's length throughout.
| Statistic | France | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.38 | 0.60 |
| Result | Win | Loss |
| Clean sheet | Yes | No |
| Goals from defensive errors conceded | 0 | 1 (goal-kick error) |
France's 2.38 **xG** against Iraq's 0.60 underlines how comfortable the win was, and the scoreline arguably flattered Iraq given the chances France created. The Lions of Mesopotamia again paid for trying to build from the back, a misplaced Zaid Tahseen goal-kick handing France their second goal, the second tournament running that a passing error in their own box has been punished. For the wider context, see our France vs Iraq stats preview.
Mbappe's numbers on his 100th cap
The match was a statistical landmark for **Kylian Mbappe**. His brace on a milestone appearance pushed him up the all-time World Cup charts and extended his remarkable tournament form.
| Mbappe milestone | Number |
|---|---|
| Goals vs Iraq | 2 (14', 54') |
| France caps reached | 100th (10th Frenchman to do so) |
| Career World Cup goals | 16 (level with Klose, 2nd all-time) |
| Goals at the 2026 World Cup | 4 in 2 games |
| France all-time goals | 60 |
Mbappe's 15th and 16th **World Cup goals** drew him level with Miroslav Klose and one clear of Ronaldo, leaving him second on the all-time list behind Lionel Messi, who moved to 18 the same day. The two strikes also took his France tally to 60 across all competitions, having become the country's record scorer days earlier against Senegal.
The standout numbers
- 2.38 vs 0.60: the expected-goals gap, a clear measure of France's control.
- 2: Mbappe goals on his 100th cap, taking him to 16 World Cup goals all-time.
- 0: shots that troubled France as they kept their first clean sheet in six matches.
- 2h15m: the storm delay, the first weather suspension in World Cup history.
- 6: points for France from two games, sealing a Round of 32 place.
- 5: World Cup matches Iraq have now lost in a row, still without a point in their history.
What the stats say
The data tells a simple story: total France control against an opponent that could not lay a glove on them. The 2.38 to 0.60 xG split, the clean sheet and the comfortable possession all point to a routine night made memorable only by the weather and by Mbappe's milestones. Iraq's numbers, meanwhile, capture a side that defends bravely but lacks the quality to threaten elite opposition and keeps being punished for risky build-up play. France will take the efficiency and the shut-out into a far bigger test against Norway. For the match story, read our France vs Iraq match report.
Frequently asked questions
What were the key stats in France vs Iraq?
France won 3-0 with an expected-goals figure of 2.38 to Iraq's 0.60, kept a clean sheet and conceded nothing of note. Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Ousmane Dembele once, with one France goal coming from an Iraq goal-kick error.
How many World Cup goals does Mbappe have now?
Mbappe has 16 career World Cup goals after his brace against Iraq, level with Miroslav Klose and one ahead of Ronaldo. He is second on the all-time list behind Lionel Messi, who reached 18 the same day, and has four goals at the 2026 tournament.
What was France's xG against Iraq?
France recorded around 2.38 expected goals against Iraq's 0.60, a gap that reflects how dominant they were. The win, built on chances created and a clean sheet, was comfortable despite the lengthy storm delay at half-time.
How did Iraq concede against France?
Mbappe opened with a long-range strike, then tapped in after a Zaid Tahseen goal-kick error, the second straight game an Iraq build-up mistake was punished. Dembele added the third from an Olise assist. Iraq created very little, finishing with a 0.60 xG.
What do the results mean for Group I?
France reached six points and qualified for the Round of 32. They finish the group against Norway on June 26, where a win secures top spot and a perfect group record. Iraq, still pointless, cannot now advance from the group.
