Kylian Mbappe had scored twice during France’s game against Senegal. | Photo Credit: AFP

Kylian Mbappe ran the show for France against Senegal, and he would be eager to continue his goal-scoring form against Iraq and book Les Bleus’ place in the round of 32 on Monday.

Iraq heads to contest after losing 1-4 to Norway and would need to produced an inspiring effort to avoid the same fate against the last edition’s runner-up.

France vs Iraq head-to-head record

This is the first time France and Iraq will face each other.

France vs Iraq form guide

France: W-W-L-W-W

• France 3-1 Senegal
• France 3-1 Northern Irelad
• France 1-2 Ivory Coast
• Colombia 1-3 France
• Brazil 1-2 France

Iraq: L-L-D-W-W

• Iraq 1-4 Norway
• Iraq 0-2 Venezuela
• Iraq 1-1 Spain
• Iraq 1-0 Andorra
• Iraq 2-1 Bolivia

France vs Iraq Predicted XI

France (4-2-3-1): Maignan — Kounde, Upemacano, Saliba, Hernandez — Kone, Rabiot — Olise, Dembele, Barcola — Mbappe

Iraq (4-4-2): Fadhil — Ali, Tahseen, Hashem, Doski — Bayesh, Iqbal, Al-Ammari, Jasim — Hussein, Al-Hamadi

Published on Jun 22, 2026