The Iraq national football team lost 3-0 to France in the 2026 World Cup.

What happened during the match?

The match was close in the first half, but France took advantage of their chances and dominated in the second half. Didier Deschamps, the French team's coach, explained that the team played cards instead of football due to the long delay before the start of the match.

Why was the match delayed?

The heavy rain was the reason for the delay, making the pitch very heavy. Deschamps added that Graham Arnold, the coach of the Iraq national team, requested 20 minutes for extra warm-up and not to take risks.

What's next?

| Match | Date | Opponent | | --- | --- | --- | | Iraq vs Senegal | 2026-06-26 | Senegal | This was the second match for the Iraq national team in the 2026 World Cup, after losing 3-0 to France on 2026-06-22.

How will the Iraq national team be affected?

This loss will affect the Iraq national team's ranking in the 2026 World Cup, and the team will have to win the upcoming matches to improve their chances of qualifying