India, June 23 -- French captain Kylian Mbappe stole the show both for his footballing brilliance and a bizarre, lighthearted incident during France's 3-0 victory over Iraq at the FIFA World Cup 2026 on June 22, Monday night. After a severe two-hour rain delay in Philadelphia, the superstar forward went viral across social media for trying to assist the stadium ground staff in clearing water from the pitch. Mbappe's animated interactions with the stadium workers showed a completely different, relatable side of the Ballon d'Or winner that fans absolutely adored.

Why did social media fall in love with Kylian Mbappe during the rain delay?

As heavy downpours transformed Lincoln Financial Field's bluegrass into a swampy marsh, the match was ...