France vs Iraq Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest World Cup Odds for Monday, June 22nd
European giants France look to secure their passage to the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup when they face Iraq. Read France vs. Iraq preview, lineups, team news, and prediction for Monday, June 22nd.
OC Staff - June 22, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT
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European giants France look to secure their passage to the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup when they face Iraq on Monday, June 22nd at 5 PM ET. The hosts currently sit second in the group after a victorious opening match, while their opponents occupy fourth spot and are desperate to kickstart their campaign.
France vs Iraq Recent Results
The home side approach this game in high spirits after a convincing 3-1 victory over Senegal. This continued an impressive run for the hosts, who have won five of their last six international matches, including victories over Northern Ireland, Colombia, and Brazil, with their only blemish being a friendly defeat to Ivory Coast.
In contrast, the away side suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Norway in their opener. Prior to this, the visitors' form was highly inconsistent; while they managed a commendable 1-1 draw against Spain and beat Andorra, Bolivia, and UAE, they also fell to a 2-0 defeat against Venezuela.
France vs Iraq Head to Head
These two nations have no recent head-to-head history. This World Cup encounter represents a completely fresh chapter for both sides as they meet on the grandest stage for the very first time.
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France vs. Iraq Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Monday, June 22nd, 2026
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Where: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- How to Watch: FOX, Telemundo, FOX One
France vs Iraq Probable Lineups
France (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Hernández, Upamecano, Saliba, Koundé; Rabiot, Tchouaméni; Doué, Olise, Dembélé; Mbappé
Iraq (4-1-3-2): Basil; Doski, Hashim, Tahseen, Ali; Iqbal; Jasim, Ammari, Farji; Hussein, Hamadi
The tactical battle will be decided in midfield. The hosts are expected to dominate, supported by their superior average possession of 53.39% and a highly efficient passing accuracy of 87.83%. The visitors, who average just 38.72% possession, will deploy a compact 4-1-3-2 setup. They will rely heavily on Iqbal to shield the backline and disrupt the creative threat of Olise and Dembélé.
France vs Iraq Team News
Didier Deschamps is unlikely to make changes from the Senegal win. However, the French boss might start Michael Olise in a central role and move Ousmane Dembélé out wide, meaning Bradley Barcola will likely remain on the bench despite scoring last time out.
The visitors have no injury concerns. The Middle East outfit will need experienced names like goalkeeper Jalal Hassan to step up, while Zidane Iqbal is pushing for a starting spot after an impressive cameo against Norway.
Prediction: France 2-0 Iraq
The home side backed up their favourites tag with a strong second-half display in their opener. Boasting a squad rating of 7.01 compared to the visitors' 6.07, the French possess far too much quality. While the away side showed resilience in a recent draw with Spain, their defensive vulnerabilities were exposed by Norway. Expect a controlled performance from the hosts to secure a 2-0 victory.
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Given the hosts' defensive quality, marshalled by Saliba and Upamecano, and the visitors' struggles in possession, the away side will find it difficult to threaten. Backing the European powerhouse to win without conceding offers the most valuable betting angle.
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