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France vs Iraq Confirmed Lineups
Competition | World Cup |
|---|---|
Match Date | Monday 22 June 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 22:00 UK time |
Venue | Philadelphia Stadium |
The starting lineups for the World Cup fixture between France and Iraq have been confirmed.
France Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Mike Maignan, Lucas Digne, Jules Koundé, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Michael Olise, Manu Koné, Adrien Rabiot, Ousmane Dembélé, Bradley Barcola, Kylian Mbappé
Substitutes: N'Golo Kanté, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Brice Samba, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Rayan Cherki, Lucas Hernández, Désiré Doué, Robin Risser, Marcus Thuram, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Maghnes Akliouche, Ibrahima Konaté, Maxence Lacroix, Théo Hernández, Malo Gusto
Iraq Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Ahmed Basil, Akam Hashim, Hussein Ali, Zaid Tahseen, Merchas Doski, Ahmed Qasem, Amir Al Ammari, Zidane Iqbal, Zaid Ismael, Ibrahim Bayesh, Aymen Hussein
Substitutes: Fahad Talib, Ali Yousif, Mustafa Saadoon, Frans Putros, Aimar Sher, Mohanad Ali, Jalal Hassan, Ali Al Hamadi, Rebin Sulaka, Ahmed Maknzi, Kevin Yakob, Ali Jasim, Munaf Younus, Marko Farji, Youssef Amyn
France vs Iraq Immediate Reaction
France
France have named a formidable starting lineup in their preferred 4-2-3-1 formation for this World Cup clash. Kylian Mbappé spearheads the attack, supported by an inventive offensive midfield line of Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembélé, and Bradley Barcola. Manu Koné partners Adrien Rabiot in the double pivot to protect the established central defensive duo of William Saliba and Dayot Upamecano.
Iraq
Iraq mirror their opponents with a 4-2-3-1 setup, led by experienced forward Aymen Hussein. Former Manchester United prospect Zidane Iqbal takes up the central playmaker role, flanked by Ibrahim Bayesh and Ahmed Qasem. In defence, Akam Hashim and Zaid Tahseen form the center-back pairing tasked with containing a star-studded French frontline.
France vs Iraq Reactive Bet Builder
Tonight's featured reactive Bet Builder focuses on a strong performance from French forward Kylian Mbappé. The proposed three-leg bet builder includes Kylian Mbappé to have over 3.5 shots, Kylian Mbappé to score anytime, and France to score over 1.5 team goals during the match.
France vs Iraq Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
With the official lineups now announced, France are strong favorites to secure all three points in this encounter. The wealth of world-class talent in the French side, particularly their devastating attacking line, should prove too much for the Iraqi defence to handle over ninety minutes. While Iraq's organized defensive structure and the presence of Aymen Hussein upfront offer a threat, France's overall quality across every department is expected to guide them to a comfortable victory.
Score Prediction: France 3-1 Iraq
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