France vs Iraq, FIFA World Cup 2026: Predicted Lineups, Head-to-Head, Form Guide

Kylian Mbappe led the show for France against Senegal, and he would be keen to continue his goalscoring form against Iraq and book Les Bleus’ place in the round of 32 on Monday.

Iraq go into battle on the back of a 1-4 defeat to Norway and should make an inspiring effort to avoid the same fate against last edition’s runners-up.

Head-to-head record between France and Iraq

This is the first time that France and Iraq have faced each other.

France vs Iraq Form Guide

France: WWLWW

• France 3-1 Senegal

• France 3-1 Northern Ireland

• France 1-2 Ivory Coast

• Colombia 1-3 France

• Brazil 1-2 France

Iraq: LLDWW

• Iraq 1-4 Norway

• Iraq 0-2 Venezuela

• Iraq 1-1 Spain

• Iraq 1-0 Andorra

• Iraq 2-1 Bolivia

France vs. Iraq Predicted XI

France (4-2-3-1): Maignan — Kounde, Upemacano, Saliba, Hernandez — Kone, Rabiot — Olise, Dembele, Barcola — Mbappé

Iraq (4-4-2): Fadhil – Ali, Tahseen, Hashem, Doski – Bayesh, Iqbal, Al-Ammari, Jasim – Hussein, Al-Hamadi

Published on June 22, 2026