Mbappe, France play Iraq in World Cup match: prediction, team news, lineups (opens original article in a new tab)

France faces Iraq in a World Cup 2026 Group I match, with France heavily favored to win after a strong performance against Senegal.

• France vs Iraq is a FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match scheduled for Monday in Philadelphia.
• France is a strong favorite with an 88.5% chance of victory according to Opta's prediction.
• Iraq is making its World Cup return since 1986 and faces a challenging match against France.