Iraq HubThe Iraq national football team suffered a heavy loss to France 3-0 in the World Cup 2026. Kylian Mbappe and his teammates in the French national team defeated the Iraq national team with a clean sheet, at Lincoln Financial Field, on Tuesday, in the second round of the first round of the 2026 World Cup.
What happened?
Mbappe scored the first two goals for the French team in the 14th and 55th minutes, reaching his 16th goal in the World Cup. After the final whistle, signs of sadness and regret appeared on the players of the Iraqi national team after suffering their second consecutive loss.
Why does this matter for the Iraq national football team?
Then, Kylian Mbappe was seen shaking hands and hugging some of the Iraqi national team players, including Ali Al-Hamadi and Ahmed Basil, before talking to them, as he was keen to support and encourage them. After that, Mbappe and his teammates headed towards the French fans, who were in the stands, and greeted them before exchanging greetings with their fans.
What comes next?
| Match | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| France vs Iraq | 2026-06-22 | 3-0 |
| Iraq vs Senegal | 2026-06-26 | - |
Background
Finally, this loss comes as the Iraq national football team continues its journey in the 2026 World Cup, after its previous match against France. It is worth noting that the Iraq national team will play its next match against Senegal on 2026-06-26, in which it hopes to achieve a positive result
