France Entertain Iraq In Philadelphia On June 22
Philadelphia Stadium, USA | 2026 World Cup Group I | Monday, June 22 | 10pm BST
With Kylian Mbappe exercising his right as one of the world’s finest, BetVictor News delivers the in-depth France vs Iraq preview – including the score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, latest odds, the best betting angles and more.
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France Vs Iraq Preview
Although Kylian Mbappe can’t quit yet boast scoring the most World Cup goals in the tournament’s history, he is certainly hot on the heels of Lionel Messi and Miroslav Klose. The France superstar scored twice against Senegal on MD1 to increase his total to 14 from just 15 appearances.
And it would take a herculean effort to stop the Real Madrid forward adding to his tally on Monday night. Unsurprisingly, the France vs Iraq odds firmly point towards a win for the 2018 victors and 2022 runners-up.
The Lions of Mesopotamia not only have Mbappe to consider, they have Bayern’s Michael Olise, PSG’s Bradley Barcola and Ousmane Dembele to worry about. If Didier Deschamp’s side somehow don’t win, it’ll be a World Cup shock that mirrored Spain’s draw with Cape Verde on MD1.
France Vs Iraq H2H Record
Monday night’s clash will be the first ever meeting between France and Iraq. In terms of facing European nations, the Lions of Mesopotamia famously held Spain to a 1-1 draw just days after beating Andorra 1-0. However, the 4-1 loss to Norway last week revealed the true gulf in class.
France Vs Iraq Team News
Defenders William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Theo Hernandez and Malo Gusto have entertained fitness concerns in the build up to Monday’s clash. However, all four should be cleared to feature in Philadelphia. Manu Kone could replace Aurelien Tchouameni in midfield.
As for Iraq, Ali Jasim has been given the green light to play after coming off injured against Norway. The same applies to goalkeeper Jalal Hassan but Ahmed Basil is expected to get the nod owing to Hassan’s poor display against the Norwegians.
France’s last six in all comps:
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Iraq’s last six in all comps:
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France Vs Iraq Predicted Lineups
France predicted lineup:
Maignan; Kounde, Saliba, Upamecano, Digne; Rabiot, Kone; Dembele, Olise, Barcola; Mbappe
Iraq predicted lineup:
Basil; Ali, Tahseen, Hashem, Doski; Bayesh, Al-Ammari, Iqbal, Ali Jasim; Hussein, Al-Hamadi
France Vs Iraq TV Channel, Live Streaming And Radio
France vs Iraq is available to watch live in the UK on BBC One (kick-off 10pm). Streaming is also available on BBC iPlayer and on the BBC Sport website. Followers can also tune in via BBC Radio 5 Live.
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France Vs Iraq Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- The two sides have never met in international football before
- France World Cup stats – France have won six of their last seven internationals, losing once (vs Ivory Coast)
- Iraq World Cup stats – Iraq have received seven yellow cards across their last seven games
Top Betting Angles for France vs Iraq
Over 3.5 goals: Came in against Senegal and France will take the game to Iraq. Online at 9/10.
BTTS (Yes): Iraq have netted in four of their last five. Available at 13/8.
Anytime goalscorers: Kylian Mbappe (8/15) Ousmane Dembele (4/5), Bradley Barcola (20/21) and Michael Olise (11/10) all offer value.
France Vs Iraq Prediction
It’s hard to envisage anything but a sizeable France win and that is exactly what we are predicting to happen in Philadelphia. Les Bleus have too much World class talent for Iraq to handle and that should reflect in the scoreline.
Prediction: France 4-1 Iraq (12/1)
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