| France wins | Draw | Iraq wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1.098 | 12.4 | 41 |
| France | Iraq |
|---|---|
All Competitions | All Competitions |
LAST GAME: | LAST GAME: |
Event Details
- Date and Time: Monday, June 22, 2026, 5 PM EDT
- Venue: Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, USA
- Competition: FIFA World Cup
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| France vs Iraq | Monday, June 22, 2026, 5 PM EDT |
| France odds | -1250 |
| Iraq odds | +2600 |
| Draw | +840 |
| Over 2 | -667 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
France vs Iraq Preview and Team News
France Team News
France, runners-up of the previous World Cup, are once again among the favourites to lift the trophy. The French won the tournament in 1998 and again in 2018 under manager Didier Deschamps, who remains in charge of a talented squad.
Les Bleus got their campaign off to a good start with a convincing 3-1 win over Senegal. That result marked their third 3-1 victory in their last four outings.
Star player Kylian Mbappe was on fire against Senegal and scored a brace, but winger Michael Olise stole the spotlight by creating four chances. Adrien Rabiot also impressed, completing 92% of his passes while dictating play from midfield.
France have no major injury concerns heading into this match.
France predicted lineup vs Iraq (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Hernandez, Saliba, Upamecano, Kounde; Rabiot, Tchouameni; Doue, Dembele, Olise; Mbappe.
Iraq Team News
Iraq endured a disappointing start to their FIFA World Cup campaign, losing 1-4 to Norway. That result marked their second consecutive defeat across all competitions.
Against the Scandinavians, the Lions of Mesopotamia managed just 39% possession and registered only one shot on target. Unsurprisingly, they struggled to generate meaningful attacking opportunities and finished with an xG of just 0.80.
While striker Ayman Hussein found the net, he also scored an own goal. Midfielder Amir Al-Ammari was one of the few bright spots, as he created a joint-high three chances, while Ibrahim Bayesh stood out with 88% passing accuracy. Iraq need to focus on those positives.
Fortunately, the Lions of Mesopotamia enter the match without any major injury concerns.
Iraq predicted lineup vs France (4-4-2): Hassan; Doski, Hashem, Tahseen, Ali; Qasem, Al-Ammari, Ismael, Bayesh; Al Hamadi, Hussein.
France vs Iraq Prediction
- Pick: France to win
- Odds: -1250 (20Bet)
- Correct score prediction: France 4-0 Iraq
France should win comfortably. There is a huge gulf in class between the two teams. Les Bleus are in much better form, having scored 12 goals in their last five matches while winning four of them.
Iraq, in comparison, have scored just five goals during that span, posting a record of two wins, one draw, and two losses. The Lions of Mesopotamia are also ranked 57th in the FIFA rankings, while France sit third in the world.
France vs Iraq Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Both teams to score – NO
- Odds: -250 (20Bet)
We expect France to score and keep a clean sheet in this match. Mbappe and Olise demonstrated their quality against Senegal, but the French have other weapons in their arsenal.
Ousmane Dembele remains one of the most dangerous attackers in world soccer, even while operating as a central attacking midfielder. He was involved in 34 goals for Paris Saint-Germain in 2025-26.
Iraq, meanwhile, have struggled offensively. They have scored only five goals across their last five games and managed just one shot on target against Norway. Based on their recent performances, it is difficult to see them troubling the French defense.
France vs Iraq Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
- Fox Sports, Peacock (USA)
- TSN, RDS (Canada)
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