The Iraq national football team is preparing to face France in the second round of the group stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026, after France's 3-1 win over Senegal in the opening match. Kylian Mbappe, the star of the French national team, spoke about the upcoming match against Iraq, saying that the winning team is always right. Mbappe added that the team continues to play in the same way, on the field.. we are more offensive than we were in 2018 and 2022. Mbappe also said: I feel good now, but I don't think it's related to my position.. I feel good mentally and physically, my position is not very important. The Iraqi national team is preparing to face France after losing in the opening match, and is looking for a win to stay in the competition for qualification for the round of 32. The French national team is considered one of the strongest in the tournament, after their 3-1 win over Senegal, and is looking for a win over Iraq to achieve early qualification. The Iraqi national team must perform well to face France, after losing in the opening match, and a win over Iraq would be an important step for the French towards qualifying for the round of 32.