Storm, Delays And Mbappe Magic: How France-Iraq Became The Longest World Cup Match Ever
Last Updated:June 23, 2026, 11:01 IST A thunderstorm turned France vs Iraq into the longest World Cup match ever, but Kylian Mbappe’s double on his 100th cap ensured Les Bleus marched into the knockouts. (Picture Credit: AP) It was a difficult night for players, coaches and all the 69,000-odd supporters packed into Philadelphia Stadium. By…