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Mon, Jun 22, 05:00 PM
Drew Thomas Fischer
France
3 - 0
Full time
Iraq
Match Report

France 3-0 Iraq: Mbappe marks 100th cap with brace in weather-affected tie

Kylian Mbappe was on target again to take his tally to four goals at the 2026 World Cup, helping France into the knockout stages.

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Momentum & Key Stats

0'45'90'
56%
Possession
44%
2.67
Expected Goals (xG)
0.63
19
Total Shots
4
41
Touches Opp. Box
7
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Match Events

  • 6'
    🟨
    Amir Al-Ammari
  • Kylian Mbappéassist by Michael Olise
    14'
    1-0
  • 26'
    🔁
    Ali Al Hamadisub for Ayman Hussein
  • Kylian Mbappéassist by Ousmane Dembélé
    54'
    2-0
  • 60'
    🔁
    Youssef Amynsub for Zaid Ismael
  • 60'
    🔁
    Rebin Sulakasub for Zaid Tahseen
  • Ousmane Dembéléassist by Michael Olise
    66'
    3-0
  • 68'
    🔁
    Aimar Shersub for Amir Al-Ammari
  • 68'
    🔁
    Marko Lawk Farjisub for Ibrahim Bayesh
  • Rayan Cherkisub for Michael Olise
    68'
    🔁
  • Désiré Douésub for Ousmane Dembélé
    68'
    🔁
  • Malo Gustosub for Jules Koundé
    83'
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  • Maghnes Akliouchesub for Bradley Barcola
    83'
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  • Marcus Thuramsub for Kylian Mbappé
    90+1'
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Lineups

4-2-3-1
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Mike Maignan
Maignan
5
Jules Koundé
Koundé
4
Dayot Upamecano
Upamecano
17
William Saliba
Saliba
3
Lucas Digne
Digne
6
Kouadio Koné
Koné
14
Adrien Rabiot
Rabiot
7
Ousmane Dembélé
Dembélé
11
Michael Olise
Olise
12
Bradley Barcola
Barcola
10
Kylian Mbappé
Mbappé

Bench

Rayan CherkiAttacking Midfielder
24
Désiré DouéRight Winger
20
Malo GustoRight Back
2
Maghnes AklioucheRight Winger
25
23
Ibrahima KonatéCenter Back
15
21
Maxence LacroixCenter Back
26
19
Aurélien TchouaméniCentral Midfielder
8
N'Golo KantéDefensive Midfielder
13
Warren Zaïre-EmeryCentral Midfielder
18
Rebin SulakaCenter Back
2
Youssef AmynRight Midfielder
7
Aimar SherDefensive Midfielder
20
Marko Lawk FarjiLeft Winger
21
12
Ahmed MaknziLeft Back
15
Manaf YounisCenter Back
6
Mustafa SaadounRight Back
25
Frans PutrosCentral Midfielder
26
Kevin YakobCentral Midfielder
19
Ali JasimLeft Winger
17
Ali Yousifforward
13
10
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About the Match

Match Guide & Live Coverage: France vs Iraq

Football fans around the world are gearing up for the highly anticipated clash between France and Iraq in World Cup Grp. F (2). The match is scheduled to take place at Philadelphia Stadium (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) on Mon, Jun 22, 2026 at 21:00 UTC. Both teams enter the pitch with high stakes as they battle for dominance. This Match Details page offers real-time scores, head-to-head records, updated standings, and extensive analytics.

Head-to-Head Record & Form Analysis

Historical data shows that in their last 1 head-to-head encounters, France secured 1 win(s), while Iraq claimed victory in 0 match(es), and 0 draw(s) were recorded. Both clubs enter this match seeking maximum points to fuel their campaign goals. Reviewing recent form is key for pre-match predictions, and FotLive makes it easy to compare team performance, recent goal tallies, and defensive resilience ahead of kickoff.

Starting Lineups & Tactical Formations

France is expected to deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation, with key players including Mike Maignan, Jules Koundé, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Lucas Digne, Kouadio Koné, Adrien Rabiot, Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola, Kylian Mbappé spearheading the attack. On the other side, Iraq will counter with a 4-3-3 lineup, featuring stars such as Ahmed Basil Fadhil, Hussein Ali, Zaid Tahseen, Akam Hashem, Merchas Doski, Zaid Ismael, Amir Al-Ammari, Zidane Iqbal, Ahmed Qasem, Ayman Hussein, Ibrahim Bayesh. The tactical battle in midfield will likely dictate the tempo and outcome of this match.

Match Summary & Post-Game Analysis

The match concluded with a final score of 3 - 0, resulting in a France victory. Key goals were registered by Kylian Mbappé (14'), Kylian Mbappé (54'), Ousmane Dembélé (66'). The match delivered high drama and outstanding individual performances. For a deeper tactical analysis, check the statistics tab to see detailed analytics on possession, shots on target, passes completed, and individual player ratings.

Where to Watch: TV and Streaming Details

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Official Highlights

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Match Facts

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StadiumPhiladelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaCapacity: 69,879
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RefereeDrew Thomas Fischer

Standings Table - Group I

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Insights & Facts

Mbappé has 14 World Cup goals, just two behind all-time leaders Messi and Klose
Mbappé's brace against Senegal took him to 58 France goals, a new all-time national record
France haven't kept a clean sheet in their last six matches
Seeking to win both opening World Cup matches for the fourth straight edition since 2014
Iraq are playing in their first World Cup in 40 years, having last appeared in 1986
Iraq equalised against Norway in the first half before conceding three late goals
Iraq qualified via the inter-confederation playoff, beating Bolivia 2-1 in April
Iraq conceded four against Norway after losing momentum following the hydration break
Mbappé has scored in all three World Cup campaigns and needs two goals to equal the all-time record of 16