France vs Iraq
France
Iraq
France 3–0 Iraq
France controlled their second World Cup 2026 group stage fixture from start to finish, running out comfortable 3-0 winners against Iraq. The result was never in serious doubt.
France picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.
Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.
The result has implications at both ends of the France end of the standings.
Assist: Michael Olise
France 3-0 Iraq: Les Bleus Get the Job Done in World Cup 2026 Group Stage
France controlled their second World Cup 2026 group stage fixture from start to finish, running out comfortable 3-0 winners against Iraq. The result was never in serious doubt.
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Amir Al-Ammari - 14'assist: Michael OliseKylian Mbappé
- 26'
Ali Al-Hamadi - 28'Ali Al-Hamadi
- 54'assist: Ousmane DembéléKylian Mbappé
- 60'
- 60'
- 66'assist: Michael Olise
Ousmane Dembélé - 68'off: Amir Al-Ammari
Aimar Sher - 68'off: Ousmane Dembélé
Désiré Doué - 68'off: Michael Olise
Rayan Cherki - 69'off: Ibrahim Bayesh
- 83'off: Jules Koundé
Malo Gusto - 83'off: Bradley Barcola
Maghnes Akliouche - 90+1'off: Kylian Mbappé
Marcus Thuram
Expected Goals (xG)
How the result affects the World Cup 2026 standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Belgium | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 1 |  Spain | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 1 |  Mexico | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 1 |  England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 1 |  Brazil | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 1 | France | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 1 |  Argentina | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 1 |  Switzerland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
What was the final score of France vs Iraq?
The match finished 3-0 to France.
Who won France vs Iraq?
France won the match 3-0.
When did France vs Iraq take place?
The match took place on Monday, 22 June 2026.
📊 AI-generated recap and structured data
France defeated Iraq 3-0 in World Cup 2026 qualifying. Our model backed a France win at 73 percent probability, and the pick landed. France controlled the match throughout, extending their recent run to one win in their last five outings. Iraq offered little resistance and failed to register a shot on target, continuing a stretch where they have not scored in their last two matches. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
France's third consecutive victory consolidated their group leadership, now sitting on nine points from three matches. Iraq's 0-3 loss deepens their crisis; they remain winless and have conceded 13 goals in four games. Our model assessed France as heavy favorites pre-match, and the result aligned with that assessment. The gap between first and fourth has widened considerably.
France v Iraq · World Cup 2026 · 22/06/2026, 22:00:00