World Cup 2026: Ousmane Dembélé opens his account against Iraq

22.06.26 FT World Cup

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The French national team dominates Iraq 3-0 in the second round of the 2026 World Cup. Ousmane Dembélé nets his first goal of the tournament.

After delivering a brilliant assist for Mbappé's second goal in the 54th minute, the Ballon d'Or winner found the net for his first-ever World Cup goal.

The European champion is featuring in his third World Cup after 2018 and 2022. Despite arriving with a limited role, these two contributions have ignited his campaign on the game's grandest stage.

Nafongo TRAORE |

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Nafongon Moussa TRAORE, Burkinabè de 25 ans, est passionné de football, est rédacteur pour Foot Africa et commentateur pour BurkiFoot.

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