France vs Iraq Match Prediction: Predicted Lineups & FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

In Match 42 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, France will take on Iraq at the Philadelphia Stadium in Pennsylvania. The French players have been absolutely on top of their game and just as it was on paper, their performance against Senegal, solidified the predictions of the experts. Kylian Mbappe has been one of the best performers in the FIFA World Cup in the last two editions and he is continuing it in 2026 as well.

Iraq suffered a humiliating loss against Norway and it was a difficult clash for them to face. This clash between Iraq and France would be a one-sided contest with France having the upper hand.

Match Overview

France vs Iraq Squads and Key Players

France

Mike Maignan, Brice Samba, Robin Risser, Jules Koundé, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Theo Hernández, Malo Gusto, Lucas Digne, Ibrahima Konaté, Lucas Hernández, Maxence Lacroix, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Adrien Rabiot, Manu Koné, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Rayan Cherki, Maghnes Akliouche, Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, Kylian Mbappé, Marcus Thuram, Bradley Barcola, Jean-Philippe Mateta.

Key Players: Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise, William Saliba

Iraq

Fahad Talib, Jalal Hassan, Ahmed Basil, Rebin Sulaka, Hussein Ali, Zaid Tahseen, Akam Hashim, Munaf Younus, Ahmed Maknazi, Merchas Doski, Mustafa Saadoon, Frans Putros, Youssef Amyn, Ibrahim Bayesh, Zidane Iqbal, Amir Alammari, Kevin Yakob, Aimar Sher, Zid Ismael, Ali Alhamadi, Mohanad Ali, Ahmed Qasem, Ali Yousif, Ali Jasim, Aymen Hussein, Marko Farji

Key Players: Aymen Hussein, Ali Jasim, Amir Al Ammari

France vs Iraq Match Weather Forecast

The conditions in Philadelphia doesn’t exactly bother the players a lot as there is a chance of scattered showers. In the evening conditions, it could be favourable for the players, but the humidity could impact their fitness levels.

France vs Iraq Probable Playing XI

France

Mike Maignan, Jules Koundé, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Lucas Digne, Manu Koné, Adrien Rabiot, Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola, Kylian Mbappé

Iraq

Ahmed Basil, Hussein Ali, Zaid Tahseen, Akam Hashem, Merchas Doski, Ibrahim Bayesh, Zidane Iqbal, Amir Al-Ammari, Aymen Hussein, Ali Al-Hamadi, Ali Jasim

Match Prediction

France will enter the contest as overwhelming favorites to take home all three points in this fixture with the form that the players have been in. Kylian Mbappe will be their talisman heading into the upcoming fixtures of the tournament and he would be instrumental for France. It would be difficult for Iraq to draw a positive result from the game and France will be looking to dominate their encounter with the margin of victory being huge. A result other than France winning the contest would be considered as a massive upset in the grand scheme of things.