France vs Iraq Predictions - FIFA World Cup 2026

Match Details

Date: June 23, 2026, at 07:00am
Venue: Lincoln Field, Philadelphia, USA.

Current Betting Odds

France – $1.10
Draw – $11.00
Iraq – $34.00

France vs Iraq Preview

Following their impressive opening showing against Senegal, France return to the fold here, chasing a second win in the group.

Iraq found Norway far too powerful in their opening game and look to be up against it to qualify as a result.

For France, one of the key elements was the brace bagged by Kylian Mbappe, who looks to be at the peak of his powers in a World Cup once more.

He, and the multiple talents France possess will be a worry for Iraq, who looked to be out of their depth against Iraq somewhat.

On paper, this is a complete mismatch, but it is a World Cup football match and as shown already at this tournament, anything can happen.

Here is a look ahead to France vs Iraq:

Best Bet

France to win the match with a -1.5 handicap @ $1.50

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It took Didier Deschamps’s side a half to get going against Senegal but in the second period, they were at their blistering best.

Les blues have such attacking prowess, with Michael Olise, Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe all tearing it up and it can be very difficult to stop.

Here against Iraq, they may shuffle the pack a touch, but they will be desperate to get the job done early and ease up over the coming games.

This one will be all about how long Iraq can contain France for and if they concede early, the flood gates could open.

Provided France get ahead in the game, they could improve their goal difference in pursuit of top spot in the group here.

Same Game Multi Bet

France to win & over 5.5 goals in the game @3.75

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Conceding four against Norway certainly wasn’t in the script for Iraq and they will be desperate to avoid a repeat showing here.

However, France are even more potent than Norway in forward areas and the Iraq defence looks to be in for a long 90 minutes.

An early goal would kill this as a contest and then all of the French side will be queuing up for their shot at bagging a World Cup goal.

Best Value Bet

France to score 2 or more goals, in each half @ $2.00

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All of the impetus and pressure is on France in this one, with a win already in the tank and Norway coming up next.

Consequently, Didier Deschamps may decide it’s worth it to go on the offensive from the outset and play some of his key players.

The impact they have remains to be seen but with the likes of Mbappe, Olise and Doue on the pitch, with Barcola, Cherki and Demeble waiting in the wings, this could be a tough one for Iraq to deal with.

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