France vs Iraq: 2026 World Cup preview, odds & key players

France meet Iraq with the live market leaning France's way (86.5% to win, 9.5% draw). Mbappé chasing the trophy that got away in 2022. Iraq, meanwhile, the Lions of Mesopotamia back after a 40-year wait.

France's edge comes from mbappé's match-winning ceiling, but Iraq will look to exploit over-reliance on mbappé. Expect a contest decided in the details, set pieces, transitions and the bench.

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