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    Match 42 · Group I · Matchday 2

    FranceFrance
    3 : 0
    Full-time
    IraqIraq
    • K. Mbappe14', 54'
    • O. Dembele66'
    Goals

      Monday, June 22, 2026 · 5:00 PM ET

      Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia

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      Match events

      FranceMinIraq
      • 6'
        Amir Al-AmmariYellow card
      • K. Mbappe(assist: M. Olise)
        14'
      • 26'
        ▲ A. Al Hamadi·▼ A. Hussein
      • K. Mbappe(assist: O. Dembele)
        54'
      • 60'
        ▲ R. Sulaka·▼ Z. Tahseen
      • 60'
        ▲ Y. Amyn·▼ Z. Ismaeel
      • O. Dembele(assist: M. Olise)
        66'
      • ▲ R. Cherki·▼ M. Olise
        68'
      • ▲ D. Doue·▼ O. Dembele
        68'
      • 68'
        ▲ A. Sher·▼ A. Al Ammari
      • 69'
        ▲ M. Farji·▼ I. Bayesh
      • ▲ M. Gusto·▼ J. Kounde
        83'
      • ▲ M. Akliouche·▼ B. Barcola
        83'
      • ▲ M. Thuram·▼ K. Mbappe
        90+1'

      Group I standings

      #TeamPWDLGDPts
      1FranceFrance330089
      2NorwayNorway320116
      3SenegalSenegal310223
      4IraqIraq3003-110
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      What each team needs

      FranceFrance

      With one match played, France needs a result here to stay in contention for the knockout rounds.

      IraqIraq

      An opening win over France would be a major statement and strengthen Iraq's chances of progressing.

      Team comparison

      StatFranceIraq
      FIFA Ranking363
      World Cup Titles20
      World Cup Appearances172
      Best WC FinishChampions (1998, 2018)Group stage (1986)
      ManagerDidier DeschampsJesús Casas
      How They QualifiedUEFA — Group D winners (unbeaten)IC Playoff 2 — winner
      2022 World CupRunners-up — lost to Argentina on pensDid not qualify
      CaptainKylian MbappéMohanad Ali

      Prediction

      France 2 — 1 Iraq

      Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. France (ranked 3th) enters as the slight favourite.

      Match facts

      France have appeared at 17 World Cups. Iraq have appeared at 2.
      France are ranked 3th in the world. Iraq are ranked 63th.
      France have won the World Cup 2 times.
      This match takes place at Lincoln Financial Field, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.

      How to watch

      RegionBroadcast
      USA (English)FOX / FOX Sports App
      USA (Spanish)Telemundo / Peacock
      UKBBC / ITV (TBC)
      WorldwideFIFA+ (select territories)

      Venue

      Lincoln Financial Field · Philadelphia · Capacity: 67,594

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