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Kylian Mbappé scores 2 goals to lead France to 3-0 win over Iraq and into World Cup knockout stage
Summary by Magnolia News Editorial Desk Dan Gelston, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A recent match against Iraq ended with a score of 3-0 in France's favor.
France has advanced to the next stage of the World Cup. A recent match against Iraq ended with a score of 3-0 in France's favor. Fans who attended the game were treated to a performance by Kylian Mbappé, who scored multiple times.
Another player, Ousmane Dembélé, also contributed to the win. For more information on the match, including details about the tournament and the teams involved, readers can visit the KPRC 2 Houston website. The site likely has further coverage of the event, including updates on the World Cup knockout stage.
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Category: local Published: June 23, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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