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The Iraq national football team is set to face France in their second match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, in the ninth group stage.
What happened?
Iraq lost 4-1 to Norway in their opening match and needs a positive result to keep their qualification hopes alive.
Why does this matter for the Iraq national football team?
The team, led by coach Arnold, faces a tough task against the French national team, which reached the final of the World Cup in the last two editions.
What comes next?
Coach Didier Deschamps is keen to maintain momentum as the team approaches the knockout stage.
| Match | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq vs France | Monday | 12:00 AM Mecca time |
The match will be broadcast on beIN SPORTS MAX 2 and beIN SPORTS MAX 4 channels.
How will the Iraq national football team approach this match?
The Lincoln Financial Field will host the match between France and Iraq in the ninth group stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
France started their campaign with a 3-1 win over Senegal in New York, where Kylian Mbappe scored two goals.
A win over Iraq in Boston will secure their place in the round of 32.
France showed some defensive weaknesses at times against Senegal, but they put in a strong performance after the break.
It seems that the coach is reluctant to disrupt the balance of a team that is among the favorites to win the title.
