France vs Iraq gives FWC26 the kind of matchup fans circle because it can shift a group quickly. Scheduled for June 22, 2026, it is the sort of fixture where form, finishing and discipline can matter as much as reputation. France reached back-to-back World Cup finals in 2018 and 2022, winning the first and losing the second on penalties to Argentina. Iraq' World Cup history includes a single finals appearance in 1986, making any FWC26 campaign a major national football story. Put together, the matchup gives fans a clean contrast: two teams trying to turn history and current tournament rhythm into points when the table is still taking shape. Stay across every key number from France vs Iraq, including lineups, live match events, team stats and player output.
Player statistic
| 6' |  |
Amir Al-Ammari | ||
| Kylian Mbappé (Assist: Michael Olise) |
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14' | ||
| Kylian Mbappé (Assist: Ousmane Dembélé) |
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54' | ||
| Ousmane Dembélé (Assist: Michael Olise) |
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66' |
Match statistic
