The two sides are preparing for WC action taking place on Monday when France play against Iraq.
All of our predictions, stats and the user poll for France v Iraq are shown below - plus the latest betting odds.
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France
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France will want to continue from where they left off last time out with the 3-1 WC success against Senegal.
In that game, France managed 54% possession and 11 shots on goal with 8 on target. For France, goals were scored by Kylian Mbappé (66', 96') and Bradley Barcola (82'). At the other end, Senegal had 6 shots at goal with 2 on target. Ibrahim Mbaye (95') scored for Senegal.
At least three goals per game have been seen in 6 of the past 6 fixtures where France have played. Opposition teams scored 7 of them in this period whereas France managed to get a total of 15. Regardless, time will tell whether that pattern might persist in this next game or not.
Iraq
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Following on from being beaten in their last game against Norway in WC action, Iraq and their fans will hope to get a better result this time.
In that game, Iraq had 39% possession and 11 shots at goal with 1 on target. The only player to score for Iraq was Aymen Hussein (39', 96' Own goal). On the other side, Norway got 12 shots at goal with 5 on target. Erling Haaland (29', 43') and Leo Østigård (76') scored for Norway.
Looking at their form, and Iraq have been scored against in 5 of their last 6 games, seeing their opponents hit 9 goals overall. In defence, Iraq have seen their frailties exposed.
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Prediction
In this match, Iraq will be up against it to break down a France lineup who will most probably really dictate the terms of this match.
We’re expecting a very comfortable 3-0 winning scoreline for France when all is said and done.
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⚽️ What are the best odds for the game?
Checking on the latest odds for this match in the full-time result market, the win for France is available for 1.08, a bet on a drawn result is 10 and staking on a win for Iraq gets you 34. They are the most competitive bets that can be secured at the moment.
Victor Martins,
04:01 18/06/2026
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
🏟️ Team Focus:
France
Formed: 1919
Stadium: Stade de France (81,338)
Captain: Kylian Mbappé
Chairman: Philippe Diallo
Manager: Didier Deschamps