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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Bournemouth
3-0
AC Milan
โก Intensity
75
โ๏ธ Balance
20
๐ Stakes
3
๐ฒ Upset
0
Two penalties, one red card, total control
Futmetrix Verdict
26
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Sturm Graz
1-0
Marseille
โก Intensity
22
โ๏ธ Balance
31
๐ Stakes
11
๐ฒ Upset
60
Diakitรฉ struck; Marseille never answered
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
14' Kylian Mbappรฉ (Michael Olise)
โ Aymen Hussein โAli Al-Hamadi 26'
Ali Al-Hamadi 28'
HT
54' Kylian Mbappรฉ (Ousmane Dembรฉlรฉ)
โ Zaid Tahseen โRebin Sulaka 60'
โ Zaid Ismael โYoussef Amyn 60'
66' Ousmane Dembรฉlรฉ (Michael Olise)
โ Amir Al-Ammari โAimar Sher 68'
68' โ Michael Olise โRayan Cherki
68' โ Ousmane Dembรฉlรฉ โDรฉsirรฉ Doue
โ Ibrahim Bayesh โMarko Farji 69'
83' โ Jules Koundรฉ โMalo Gusto
83' โ Bradley Barcola โMaghnes Akliouche
91' โ Kylian Mbappรฉ โMarcus 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 Koundรฉ 
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Dayot Upamecano 
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
78
Passes
6
Duels
William Saliba 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Lucas Digne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Manu Konรฉ
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
73
Passes
9
Duels
Adrien Rabiot
MAGNET
77
Activity
77
Activity
72
Passes
5
Duels
Ousmane Dembรฉlรฉ 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
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 Mbappรฉ 
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 Konatรฉ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Hernรกndez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thรฉo Hernรกndez
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
Aurรฉlien Tchouamรฉni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N'Golo Kantรฉ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Warren Zaรฏre-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
Dรฉsirรฉ Douรฉ
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
Zayed Tahseen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Akam Hashim
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 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
4
Duels Won
100%
Win %
Zidane Iqbal
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
71
Passes
9
Duels
Ibraheem 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 Hachim
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 Al Reeshawee
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 Saadoun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rebin Solaka
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
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 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
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 Hashim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohanad Ali Kadhim
👻 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
France
Iraq
France
Iraq
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Relentless Siege Fires France to Group Summit
Skip It 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 Mbappรฉ 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
Worth Watching 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.