France vs Iraq Half-Time Report: France Stay Ahead Thanks to Mbappe Strike

France has shown clear dominance in the first half of the ongoing clash, as Kylian Mbappe’s early strike has given them an edge over Iraq. The French captain once again showcased why he is considered among the best in the world, with his ability to strike quickly and put opposition teams under pressure.

Talking about the contest, it is a full house at the Philadelphia Stadium in which fans have come in large numbers to watch their favorite French football stars in action. They were certainly not disappointed, as Mbappe opened the scoring for France in the 14th minute with a blistering strike.

He had a few more chances to double the lead, but Iraqi defense stayed strong to deny him another opportunity. As a result, the scoreboard at the end of the first half is standing at 1-0, with France looking very strong to add more in the next half.