The Iraq national football team is preparing to face France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 after losing to Norway 4-1. Graham Arnold, the coach of the Iraq national team, is talking about his plan to stop Kylian Mbappe, the French striker. Arnold said in the press conference before the match against France that they will ask about the possibility of playing with three goalkeepers to face the French attack. Arnold praised Didier Deschamps, the coach of the French national team, saying he is a great coach and a great person. The Iraq national team is considered one of the strongest teams in the World Cup, but they want to show their style against France. Arnold said they take the games with a winning mentality and try to instill this idea in the players. The Iraq national team lost their opening match against Norway, but they are preparing well for the match against France. Arnold has not yet decided who will be the starting goalkeeper against France. Kylian Mbappe scored two goals in France's match against Senegal in the first round of the group stage. The Iraq national team wants to stop the French attack and win the match.
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Iraq national football team prepares to face France in FIFA World Cup 2026
Iraq national football team prepares to face France in FIFA World Cup 2026 after losing to Norway, coach Graham Arnold talks about his plan to stop Kylian Mbappe
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