Madrid World Cup Spotlight: Kylian Mbappe looks unstoppable as France turn on the style against Iraq | OneFootball

Real Madrid stars continue to set the stage alight at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Kylian Mbappe coming up with back-to-back braces in the tournament.

France faced Iraq in an intriguing game that they comfortably won 3-0, thanks to goals from Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele.

Mbappe continued from where he left off against Senegal, scoring a left-footed stunner in the first half to put France in the lead.

The goal saw him pull level with Klose’s record and move just two behind Lionel Messi, who himself netted a brace for Argentina earlier in the day.

The Real Madrid superstar enters a flow state whenever he wears the France jersey, and he can already be considered one of the best World Cup stars ever.

Mbappe scored a brace vs Iraq. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

The other Los Blancos star involved last night was Ibrahima Konate, also for France, though he was an unused substitute.

Here is how Mbappe fared against Iraq.

Kylian Mbappe vs Iraq

Real Madrid had one clear headline act on the latest World Cup matchday, and Kylian Mbappe made sure the spotlight stayed firmly on him.

The France captain started against Iraq and scored twice in a 3-0 win that sent Didier Deschamps’ side into the knockout rounds.

It was also his 100th appearance for France, which made the night and his performance feel even more significant.

Mbappe attempted eight shots, putting three on target and repeatedly attacking the Iraq box.

Mbappe was very decisive for France. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

His first goal came with a powerful left-footed strike from outside the area, the kind of finish that changes the mood of a match instantly.

His second arrived after the break, as France pulled away and Iraq struggled to recover. Mbappe also missed three big chances, which shows there was still some wastefulness in his game.

That is also what makes Mbappe as special as he is. It doesn’t matter just how many chances the Frenchman misses; he just does not stop bearing down on goal. That is elite mentality.

The long weather delay at half-time could have disrupted France’s rhythm, but Mbappe did not let the game drift away from him.

Madrid fans can be happy that one of their own is setting the stage alight at the World Cup this summer, and long may it continue.