World Cup Group Stage - 2
France 3 - 0 FT Iraq
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
14' Kylian Mbappé (Michael Olise)
↓ Aymen Hussein ↑Ali Al-Hamadi 26'
Ali Al-Hamadi 28'
HT
54' Kylian Mbappé (Ousmane Dembélé)
↓ Zaid Tahseen ↑Rebin Sulaka 60'
↓ Zaid Ismael ↑Youssef Amyn 60'
66' Ousmane Dembélé (Michael Olise)
68' ↓ Ousmane Dembélé ↑Désiré Doue
68' ↓ Michael Olise ↑Rayan Cherki
↓ Amir Al-Ammari ↑Aimar Sher 68'
↓ Ibrahim Bayesh ↑Marko Farji 69'
83' ↓ Bradley Barcola ↑Maghnes Akliouche
83' ↓ Jules Koundé ↑Malo Gusto
91' ↓ Kylian Mbappé ↑Marcus Thuram
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
France
Goalkeepers
Mike Maignan 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Jules Koundé 
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Dayot Upamecano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
William Saliba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Digne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Manu Koné 
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
73
Passes
9
Duels
Adrien Rabiot
MAGNET
77
Activity
77
Activity
72
Passes
5
Duels
Ousmane Dembélé 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
9
Rating
Michael Olise 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Bradley Barcola
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Forwards
Kylian Mbappé 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
8.5
Rating
BENCH
Brice Samba
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Robin Risser
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Malo Gusto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahima Konaté
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Theo Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maxence Lacroix
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aurélien Tchouaméni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N'Golo Kanté
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Warren ZaĂŻre-Emery
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maghnes Akliouche
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayan Cherki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean-Philippe Mateta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcus Thuram
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Désiré Doué
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iraq
Goalkeepers
Ahmed Basil
MAGNET
44
Activity
44
Activity
44
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Hussein Ali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zaid Tahseen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Akam Hashem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Merchas Doski 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Amir Al-Ammari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Ahmed Qasem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zaid Ismail
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Zidane Iqbal
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
71
Passes
9
Duels
Ibrahim Bayesh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Forwards
Aymen Hussein
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
26
Entry
BENCH
Fahad Talib
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jalal Hassan
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Munaf Younus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ahmed Hasan Maknazi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Frans Putros
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mustafa Saadoon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rebin Sulaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aimar Sher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Yakob
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marko Farji
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ali Al-Hamadi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ali Jasim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Youssef Amyn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ali Yousif
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohanad Ali
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DPortugal 1 - 1 Congo DR (17-06-2026) |
| 2 | Congo DR | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DPortugal 1 - 1 Congo DR (17-06-2026) |
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -3
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Relentless Siege Fires France to Group Summit
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 27/100. A barrage of 19 shots turned this clash into a one-sided exhibition, as Les Bleus cemented their unassailable position at the top of the table.
The Initial Wave
France wasted zero time establishing dominance at Lincoln Financial Field, bringing a furious tempo that immediately pinned the opposition deep into their own half. The European heavyweights controlled possession with 55 percent of the ball, dictating the rhythm of the pitch and methodically probing the low block. The sheer Intensity of their pressing left little breathing room for the underdogs. While the initial resistance held firm against early crosses and probing balls into the final third, it was abundantly clear that this World Cup group stage encounter was destined to be played entirely on one side of the halfway line. The intricate passing combinations in the opposition half demonstrated exactly why they arrived at the tournament with such lofty expectations.
Breaking the Resistance
The turning point arrived when the sheer volume of pressure simply shattered the defensive lines. Registering a staggering 19 shots to a mere four in reply, France turned the penalty area into an absolute shooting gallery. Kylian Mbappé and his attacking colleagues continually found pockets of space, generating six big chances as they sliced through the lines with surgical precision. The Stakes might have dictated a cautious approach for some, but Les Bleus opted for total annihilation. A 2.41 expected goals tally only tells half the story; it was the relentless, suffocating nature of their attacking patterns that truly broke the spirit of the opposition. The sheer repetition of crosses and incisive through balls eventually caused the defensive wall to crumble entirely.
The Final Reckoning
By the time the final whistle echoed, the 3-0 scoreline felt like a merciful conclusion. Iraq managed zero shots on target throughout the entire ninety minutes, leaving their talismanic forward Aymen Hussein completely isolated and starved of any meaningful service. The result maintains a flawless start for the group leaders, boasting six points and a commanding plus-five goal difference. For the vanquished, languishing at the bottom with zero points, the elimination reality sets in. This clash offered no miracles, just a stark reminder of the immense gap in quality when tournament favourites hit top gear. The tactical supremacy was evident in every duel, clearance, and transition, wrapping up a perfect night for the victorious side.
Key Questions
What does this mean for France's season?
France sits comfortably at the top of their World Cup group with six points, solidifying their status as tournament favourites heading into the knockout stages.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
France poised to dominate overmatched Iraq
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 65/100. An extreme talent mismatch offers France a golden opportunity to secure progression, leaving Iraq fighting for their tournament lives.
The Setup
June 22, 2026, brings a heavy mismatch to Lincoln Financial Field. The Stakes are absolutely massive here in the group stage. It is a true survive-and-advance scenario, but the probability gap between these two nations is colossal. France arrive as overwhelming favorites, backed by an intimidating attacking unit that expects to feast. While a modest Form rating suggests neither side has hit top gear yet, the sheer lack of Stars across the pitch points to a one-sided affair rather than a tightly contested Balance of power.
Key Battle
This match will be defined by one dynamic: relentless French possession against a deep, desperate Iraqi low block. Iraq's backline must absorb wave after wave of pressure and pray for a counter-attacking miracle. If the European heavyweights break through early, the floodgates will inevitably open.
Our Expectation
France will suffocate their opponents from the opening whistle. Expect a commanding 3-0 victory for the favorites as they comfortably dismantle an overwhelmed defense.