The Iraq national football team is looking to achieve a positive result against France in the FIFA World Cup 2026, after losing their first match to Norway 4-1. Iraq is seeking to avoid an early exit from the tournament, while France is aiming for their second consecutive win after defeating Senegal 3-1. Riad Mahrez, the captain of the Algerian team, said that his team will look to achieve a positive result against Jordan, while Jordan is searching for their first win in the tournament. The match between Iraq and France will be the first encounter between the two teams in the World Cup, with the two previous friendly matches ending in a French win and a draw.