The wait is almost over for the WC action happening on Monday when France play Iraq.
View all of the France v Iraq predictions, poll and stats below - as well as the best betting odds.
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Form Guide
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France
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France are hoping to win again after their last result, the 3-1 WC success versus Senegal.
In that match, France had 54% possession and 11 shots at goal with 8 of them on target. For France, goals were scored by Kylian Mbappé (66', 96') and Bradley Barcola (82'). Senegal had 6 attempts at goal with 2 of them on target. Ibrahim Mbaye (95') was the scorer 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 defeated in their last game at the hands of Norway in WC competition, Iraq will be aiming to make amends here.
In that match, Iraq managed 39% possession and 11 attempts on goal with 1 on target. The scorer for Iraq was Aymen Hussein (39', 96' Own goal). Norway got 12 shots on goal with 5 of them 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,
02:01 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