Ousmane Dembélé scored his first World Cup goal in France's 3-0 win against Iraq.
This milestone came in his third World Cup participation.
## What happened in the match?
Kylian Mbappé scored his 15th and 16th World Cup goals.
Ousmane Dembélé also provided an assist for Mbappé's second goal.
The match was played at the Lusail Stadium.
## Why it matters for Ousmane Dembélé
Dembélé had previously won the World Cup in 2018 as a substitute.
He had also lost in the final of the previous edition.
This goal marks a significant moment in his career.
Ousmane Dembélé has signed with PSG and won two consecutive Champions Leagues.
## What comes next for France?
France will continue their World Cup campaign with their next match.
Kylian Mbappé praised Ousmane Dembélé's performance, saying he is an essential player.
Mbappé noted that the team wanted Dembélé to score.
The win against Iraq puts France in a strong position in their group.
Ousmane Dembélé's goal was his 8th for the national team.
He had previously struggled to find the net in the World Cup.
But now, he has finally broken his duck.
And this could be a turning point in his World Cup career.
So, France will be hoping he can continue this form.
The team's next match will be crucial in determining their progress.
Ousmane Dembélé will be looking to build on this performance.
He has the support of his teammates, including Kylian Mbappé.
This could be a key factor in France's success in the tournament.
The 2026 World Cup is shaping up to be an exciting competition.
And Ousmane Dembélé is now a part of it, having scored his first goal.
But the question remains, can he continue this form?
Only time will tell, but for now, he can celebrate this milestone.