New York New Jersey Stadium: France will look to take another significant step towards the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stages when they face Iraq in their second Group I fixture at Philadelphia Stadium in Pennsylvania. With the group beginning to take shape after the opening round of matches, the contest presents a chance for Les Bleus to build momentum, while Iraq will be desperate to get their campaign back on track after an opening-day setback.
Didier Deschamps' side began their World Cup journey with an impressive comeback performance against Senegal. After being held in check for much of the opening half, France found another gear after the break to claim a convincing 3-1 victory at New York New Jersey Stadium.
Kylian Mbappe once again proved decisive with two well-taken goals, while Bradley Barcola added the third after coming off the bench to ensure France collected maximum points.
