France vs. Iraq Match Preview
France is set to face Iraq in their second match of Group I during the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Philadelphia Stadium on FOX. This highly anticipated fixture marks the first-ever meeting between these two nations on a senior international stage.
France kicked off their World Cup campaign with a resounding 3-1 victory over Senegal. After a lackluster first half, Les Bleus shifted into high gear in the second half, reminding everyone why they are the tournament favorites.
Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring in the 65th minute, becoming the third Frenchman to score in three World Cups. He followed that with another goal in stoppage time to tie Gerd Müller for the fourth most World Cup goals of all time.
Meanwhile, Iraq heads into this match reeling from a 4-1 loss to Norway. After conceding an Erling Haaland goal in the opener, Iraq equalized with its second-ever World Cup goal. However, Iraq didn’t have a single shot after the 63rd minute and has now lost all four of its World Cup matches.
Assessing the Odds
Let’s check out the odds for the France vs. Iraq Group I matchup at FanDuel Sportsbook as of June 22.
France vs. Iraq Odds and Prediction
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Over/Under Total Odds: 3.5
France vs. Iraq Prediction, Pick
From FOX Sports Wagering Analyst, Chris ‘The Bear’ Fallica:
How to Catch the Action
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