France 3-0 Iraq Result: France Win, Score & Stats

France and Iraq before their World Cup 2026 Group I match

FIFA ranking#1France

World Cup appearances16France

Recent form (last 5)WWWWDFrance

Recent form (last 5)WLLWWIraq

World Cup appearances1Iraq

FIFA ranking#57Iraq

June 22, 2026PhiladelphiaGroup ILast updated: June 23, 2026 at 7:37 PM UTCLive Streaming Guide

Key Moments

26'Substitution
ALI ALHAMADI (in) comes off the bench to replace AYMEN HUSSEIN (out) (Iraq)
54'Goal
Kylian MBAPPE (France) scores!!
60'Substitution
REBIN SULAKA (in) comes off the bench to replace ZAID TAHSEEN (out) (Iraq)
60'Substitution
YOUSSEF AMYN (in) comes off the bench to replace ZAID ISMAEL (out) (Iraq)
66'Goal
Ousmane DEMBELE (France) scores!!
68'Substitution
Desire DOUE (in) comes off the bench to replace Ousmane DEMBELE (out) (France)
68'Substitution
Rayan CHERKI (in) comes off the bench to replace Michael OLISE (out) (France)

Full timeline after match

France vs Iraq Match Result

Full Time

France4-2-3-1

Full Time3 - 0FT

Winner: France

Iraq4-2-3-1

Goals54' Kylian MBAPPE (France) scores!! | 66' Ousmane DEMBELE (France) scores!!

Latest Commentary

26'
ALI ALHAMADI (in) comes off the bench to replace AYMEN HUSSEIN (out) (Iraq)
27'
ALI ALHAMADI (Iraq) attempts an effort on goal.
27'
ALI ALHAMADI (Iraq) attempts an effort on goal.

Venue: Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia
Date: June 22, 2026
Kickoff: Jun 22, 5:00 PM
Attendance: 68,324
Referee: Drew Fischer
Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026

Venue local time: Jun 22, 5:00 PM Philadelphia

Match Statistics

Official record

--Possession--

19Shots4

--Shots on Target--

4Corners2

8Fouls3

0Yellow Cards1

--Red Cards--

1Offsides0

Statistics are shown from the stored official match record.

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France vs Iraq Match Result

France beat Iraq 3 - 0 in Group I. The result updates the group table and changes what both teams need from their next fixtures.

Final score: 3 - 0
Winner: France
Goals: 54' Kylian MBAPPE (France) scores!! | 66' Ousmane DEMBELE (France) scores!!
Standings: 1. France 9 pts | 2. Norway 6 pts | 3. Senegal 3 pts | 4. Iraq 0 pts Full table
Group: Group I
Updated: 2026-06-24

Live Streaming and TV Channels - Where To Watch

United StatesFOX, FS1, FOX OneOfficial guide

United KingdomBBC, ITVOfficial guide

AustraliaSBSOfficial guide

PakistanTapmad, ARY ZAPOfficial guide

FranceLocal listingsOfficial guide

IraqLocal listingsOfficial guide View all countriesCountry TV guide

Broadcast listings can change. Confirm the final channel close to kickoff.

France vs Iraq Live Commentary

Full Time

0'
Match Update
Start Time
The referee signals the start of the first period.
1'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
Manu KONE (France) attempts an effort on goal.
3'
AttemptFRA
Foul
Manu KONE (France) commits a foul.
6'
CardIRA
Yellow card
AMIR ALAMMARI (Iraq) is booked by the referee.
8'
AttemptFRA
Corner
Ousmane DEMBELE (France) takes a corner kick.
8'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
Michael OLISE (France) attempts an effort on goal.
8'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
Kylian MBAPPE (France) attempts an effort on goal.
14'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
Michael OLISE (France) attempts an effort on goal.
14'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
Kylian MBAPPE (France) attempts an effort on goal.
14'
GoalFRA
Goal!
Kylian MBAPPE (France) scores!!
14'
AttemptIRA
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Iraq pulls off a save.
18'
AttemptFRA
Foul
Adrien RABIOT (France) commits a foul.
26'
SubstitutionIRA
Substitution
ALI ALHAMADI (in) comes off the bench to replace AYMEN HUSSEIN (out) (Iraq)
27'
AttemptIRA
Attempt at Goal
ALI ALHAMADI (Iraq) attempts an effort on goal.
27'
AttemptIRA
Attempt at Goal
ALI ALHAMADI (Iraq) attempts an effort on goal.
31'
AttemptIRA
Corner
AMIR ALAMMARI (Iraq) takes a corner kick.
32'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
Kylian MBAPPE (France) attempts an effort on goal.
40'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
Kylian MBAPPE (France) attempts an effort on goal.
41'
AttemptIRA
Foul
ZIDANE IQBAL (Iraq) commits a foul.
42'
AttemptFRA
Foul
Lucas DIGNE (France) commits a foul.
42'
AttemptFRA
Foul
Adrien RABIOT (France) commits a foul.
45'
AttemptFRA
Foul
Manu KONE (France) commits a foul.
45'+4'
Full Time
End Time
The referee brings the first period to an end.
45'
Match Update
Start Time
The referee signals the start of the second period.
53'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
Bradley BARCOLA (France) attempts an effort on goal.
54'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
Kylian MBAPPE (France) attempts an effort on goal.
54'
GoalFRA
Goal!
Kylian MBAPPE (France) scores!!
57'
AttemptIRA
Foul
IBRAHIM BAYESH (Iraq) commits a foul.
58'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
Michael OLISE (France) attempts an effort on goal.
59'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
Ousmane DEMBELE (France) attempts an effort on goal.
59'
AttemptIRA
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Iraq pulls off a save.
59'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
Adrien RABIOT (France) attempts an effort on goal.
60'
SubstitutionIRA
Substitution
REBIN SULAKA (in) comes off the bench to replace ZAID TAHSEEN (out) (Iraq)
60'
SubstitutionIRA
Substitution
YOUSSEF AMYN (in) comes off the bench to replace ZAID ISMAEL (out) (Iraq)
62'
AttemptFRA
Foul
Kylian MBAPPE (France) commits a foul.
62'
AttemptIRA
Foul
MERCHAS DOSKI (Iraq) commits a foul.
63'
AttemptFRA
Foul
Dayot UPAMECANO (France) commits a foul.
65'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
Ousmane DEMBELE (France) attempts an effort on goal.
66'
AttemptFRA
Corner
Ousmane DEMBELE (France) takes a corner kick.
66'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
William SALIBA (France) attempts an effort on goal.
66'
AttemptFRA
Corner
Kylian MBAPPE (France) takes a corner kick.
66'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
Ousmane DEMBELE (France) attempts an effort on goal.
66'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
Ousmane DEMBELE (France) attempts an effort on goal.
66'
GoalFRA
Goal!
Ousmane DEMBELE (France) scores!!
68'
SubstitutionFRA
Substitution
Desire DOUE (in) comes off the bench to replace Ousmane DEMBELE (out) (France)
68'
SubstitutionFRA
Substitution
Rayan CHERKI (in) comes off the bench to replace Michael OLISE (out) (France)
68'
SubstitutionIRA
Substitution
MARKO FARJI (in) comes off the bench to replace IBRAHIM BAYESH (out) (Iraq)
68'
SubstitutionIRA
Substitution
AIMAR SHER (in) comes off the bench to replace AMIR ALAMMARI (out) (Iraq)
74'
AttemptIRA
Corner
ZIDANE IQBAL (Iraq) takes a corner kick.
74'
AttemptIRA
Attempt at Goal
REBIN SULAKA (Iraq) attempts an effort on goal.
75'
AttemptIRA
Attempt at Goal
ALI ALHAMADI (Iraq) attempts an effort on goal.
80'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
Kylian MBAPPE (France) attempts an effort on goal.
82'
AttemptFRA
Corner
Kylian MBAPPE (France) takes a corner kick.
82'
AttemptFRA
Offside
Kylian MBAPPE (France) is ruled offside.
83'
SubstitutionFRA
Substitution
Maghnes AKLIOUCHE (in) comes off the bench to replace Bradley BARCOLA (out) (France)
83'
SubstitutionFRA
Substitution
Malo GUSTO (in) comes off the bench to replace Jules KOUNDE (out) (France)
85'
AttemptFRA
Foul
Malo GUSTO (France) commits a foul.
88'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
Kylian MBAPPE (France) attempts an effort on goal.
90'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
Kylian MBAPPE (France) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+1'
SubstitutionFRA
Substitution
Marcus THURAM (in) comes off the bench to replace Kylian MBAPPE (out) (France)
90'+3'
Full Time
End Time
The referee brings the second period to an end.
93'
Full Time
Match end
The final whistle sounds.

France vs Iraq Starting Lineups

The lineups below show the starting XIs used in this World Cup match.

France and Iraq can still adjust shape based on late fitness checks, opponent matchups and the match state.

France vs Iraq Starting Lineups

Lineups: Starting XIThese are the starting lineups recorded for the completed match.Team-sheet check: June 23, 2026 at 7:37 PM UTC

The pitch cards show the starting XIs used in this match, with player photos kept inside the markers.

France4-2-3-1

16Mike Maignan

3Lucas Digne

4Dayot Upamecano

5Jules Kounde

17William Saliba

6Manu Kone

14Adrien Rabiot

7Ousmane Dembele

10Kylian Mbappe

11Michael Olise

12Bradley Barcola

Iraq4-2-3-1

22Ahmed Basil

3Hussein Ali

4Zaid Tahseen

5Akam Hashim

23Merchas Doski

8Ibrahim Bayesh

14Zidane Iqbal

16Amir Alammari

24Zaid Ismael

11Ahmed Qasem

18Aymen Hussein

France Soccer26Live Player Ratings

Editorial ratings by Soccer26Live, not official FIFA ratings.

Lucas DigneFWD7.8
Malo GustoMID7.6
Lucas HernandezMID7.4

Full ratings after match

Match Report

France and Iraq meet in Group I. The game matters because an early result can change pressure across the next two fixtures.

France will want clean possession and better final-third decisions. Iraq need structure without the ball and sharp moments when space opens.

54' Kylian MBAPPE (France) scores!! | 66' Ousmane DEMBELE (France) scores!!

Iraq Soccer26Live Player Ratings

Editorial ratings by Soccer26Live, not official FIFA ratings.

Hussein AliFWD7.8
Merchas DoskiMID7.6
Akam HashemMID7.4

Full ratings after match

France Team Profile

France are in Group I.
Didier Deschamps leads the squad.
The opening spell can shape the match tempo.
Set pieces and transition defence should matter.

Iraq Team Profile

Iraq are in Group I.
Graham Arnold leads the squad.
A strong start can make the group table easier to manage.
The first goal should change the match rhythm quickly.

France vs Iraq Key Players To Watch

France carry major influence through Lucas Digne and Malo Gusto. Iraq answer through Hussein Ali and Merchas Doski.

Lucas Digne

Defender - France

Important for France in transition moments.

56: Caps
0: Goals
Threat: Threat

Malo Gusto

Defender - France

Important for France in transition moments.

9: Caps
0: Goals
Threat: Threat

Hussein Ali

Defender - Iraq

Important for Iraq in the final third.

25: Caps
1: Goals
Threat: Threat

Merchas Doski

Defender - Iraq

Important for Iraq in the final third.

TBC: Caps
DF: Role
Threat: Threat

France vs Iraq Prediction

This should be a competitive group-stage match rather than an open game from the first minute.

France Win43%

Draw28%

Iraq Win29%

Head-to-Head Record

France wins: TBC | Draws: TBC | Iraq wins: TBC

Tactical Preview

France Approach

France need a clear start, quick support around the striker and careful defending in transition.

Iraq Approach

Iraq can stay compact, protect central spaces and look for set pieces or fast breaks.

Group I Standings

#	Team	P	GD	Pts
1	France	3	8	9
2	Norway	3	1	6
3	Senegal	3	2	3
4	Iraq	3	-11	0

Standings update after completed group matches.

What's Next?

Norway vs FranceJun 26, 2026 - 7:00 PM UTC

Senegal vs IraqJun 26, 2026 - 7:00 PM UTC

France vs Iraq FAQ

Who won France vs Iraq?

France won 3 - 0 against Iraq.

When is France vs Iraq at World Cup 2026?

France vs Iraq is on June 22, 2026 at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia. Kickoff is 21:00 UTC | 5:00 PM EDT.

Where can I watch France vs Iraq live?

Broadcast and streaming depend on your country. Use the TV guide section on this page to open the correct country listing.

Are the France vs Iraq lineups confirmed?

No. The lineups are confirmed until official team sheets are released close to kickoff.

What group is France vs Iraq in?

France and Iraq are in Group I.

Where is France vs Iraq being played?

The match is being played at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia.

Where can I follow France vs Iraq live score?

The live score panel on this page will update match status, score and commentary when the game begins.