Will Kylian Mbappe play tonight for France vs Iraq in FIFA World Cup 2026?
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Mbappe began his 2026 World Cup campaign with a brace.
The renowned World Cup superstars have been out in force throughout the tournament’s early rounds, including France’s Kylian Mbappe. His name now appears on a few more pages of football history.
As France opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, their star player, Kylian Mbappe, grabbed centre stage. In their win against Senegal, he scored twice to assert his dominance in the game.
Kylian Mbappe became the top male French scorer of all time, overtaking Olivier Giroud, while also breaking Just Fontaine’s World Cup goal record for the French men’s squad.
Les Bleus are presently in second position in the Group I rankings due to Norway’s more emphatic victory over Iraq. Didier Deschamps’ side have now failed to preserve a clean sheet in six consecutive games following Mbaye’s consolation for Senegal.
They now turn their sights to the next game. They will play against Iraq tonight, intending to seal their spot in the round of 32.
Also read: Preview: France vs Iraq prediction, odds, where to watch, time | FIFA World Cup 2026
Will Kylian Mbappe play tonight?
Yes, Kylian Mbappe will be ready to play tonight when France take on Iraq. The forward will be looking to add more goals to his World Cup tally after netting two goals in the opening match.
He has continued his club form for the national team after enjoying an impressive individual season with Real Madrid last season.
Despite winning no trophies, Mbappe has scored several goals for the LaLiga heavyweights since joining from Paris Saint-Germain.
Mbappe concluded the 2025-26 season (including the Club World Cup) with 49 goal involvements in 47 games in all competitions (43 goals, six assists), one more than the previous season (48).
Will Kylian Mbappe play tonight?
Yes, he will play tonight.
What time will the game start?
It will start at 2:30 am IST, 23rd June.
Where will the game be played?
Lincoln Financial Field is currently known as Philadelphia Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.