France vs Iraq Prediction (22.06.2026)

France is among the big favorites not only to win their group but also for the world title. The "Roosters" squad is filled with class, and this was evident in their first match of the World Cup. Although Senegal put up serious resistance, France stepped up their game after the break and ultimately achieved a convincing victory of 3:1.

France's next opponent is Iraq, who started their participation with a loss to Norway. On paper, the difference in class is significant, and it is unlikely that the Iraqi team will have many opportunities to dictate the events on the field. The most likely approach for the underdog will be a more defensive game, but France has enough quality in attack to find solutions even against a well-organized defense. It is telling that each of the last ten matches of the French team in all tournaments has ended with over 2.5 goals.

I expect France to once again impose control over the match and sooner or later find a way to the opponent's goal. After the first goal, the match should open up even more, creating conditions for another scoring success for the favorite.

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