France vs Iraq
World Cup Match Preview & Prediction
France and Iraq meet in a pivotal Group I encounter with the two nations heading in opposite directions after the opening round. France began with an impressive victory, while Iraq suffered a heavy defeat and now face one of the tournament favorites.
🇫🇷 France
Ranked 3rd in the FIFA World Rankings, France opened with a convincing 3-1 win over Senegal. Les Bleus have won four of their last five matches, including victories over Brazil, Colombia, and Northern Ireland.
🇮🇶 Iraq
Iraq, ranked 57th, started Group I with a disappointing 4-1 loss to Norway. While they have shown resilience in recent months, this is a major step up in class against a French side loaded with elite talent.
France will be eager to secure another three points and move closer to qualification, while Iraq need a positive result to keep their knockout-stage hopes alive.
By The Numbers
Iraq #57
Senegal, Iraq
Iraq 0W-0D-1L
Iraq 2W-1D-2L
Iraq 5
Iraq 8
France to Win
France possess superior depth in every area of the pitch and arrive with strong momentum after defeating Senegal. Iraq showed defensive vulnerability against Norway and now face an even more dangerous attack.
France should dominate possession, create the majority of chances, and eventually wear Iraq down over ninety minutes.