Round 2 ·
France
4-2-3-1
Didier Deschamps
WinnerHT: 1-0
Iraq
4-2-3-1
Graham Arnold
Updated:
Half Time
1–0
90 Min
3–0
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
France
4-2-3-1 · Didier Deschamps
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Iraq
4-2-3-1 · Graham Arnold
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
France took control early at Lincoln Financial Field and finished with a 3-0 win over Iraq in World Cup Group I Round 2, a result that left Didier Deschamps' side top of the table on 6 points and preserved their perfect start. For Bangladesh fans watching on the late shift, this was the kind of controlled, high-tempo performance that settled the contest long before the final whistle.
The opening warning came in the 6th minute when Iraq were shown a Yellow card, and France then made the pressure count through three second-half-style strikes in a game they managed with authority from start to finish. France led 1-0 at half-time, then extended the margin with goals in the 54th minute and the 66th minute to turn a solid grip into a clear outcome. Iraq, coached by Graham Arnold, stayed in their 4-2-3-1 but could not find a response.
In tactical terms, the numbers told the story clearly: France finished with 6 goals for and 1 against after 2 matches, while Iraq remained on 0 points with 1 goal for and 7 against across 2 games. France's 4-2-3-1 gave them a stable base through the middle, and that control showed in the scoreline and the timing of the goals. Kylian Mbappe was named Player of the Match, which matched the influence France carried across the evening.
For Bangladesh fans, the result also sharpened the picture in World Cup Group I Round 2, with France now protecting a lead at the top and Iraq needing a response from the bottom end of the standings. The 3-0 scoreline, the 14th-minute opener, and the late control after the 54th and 66th minute goals all pointed to a side that looked settled and efficient under Didier Deschamps.
France's 6 points and +5 goal difference leave them in command after 2 matches, while Iraq's 0 points and -6 goal difference make the next outing crucial for Graham Arnold's team.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
France and Iraq will step into World Cup Group I Round 2 at Lincoln Financial Field with Bangladesh fans following a fixture that already carries a clear sense of occasion. The match will kick off on Tuesday 23 June, 03:00 +06, a time that places it firmly in the early hours for viewers in Bangladesh, and the setting should add a sharp edge to a meeting shaped by the different expectations around France and Iraq. With Didier Deschamps leading France and Graham Arnold in charge of Iraq, this will be a contest built around control, discipline, and how each side handles the first long spell without the ball.
For Bangladesh supporters, the attraction will be as much about timing and access as it will be about the teams themselves. T Sports and GTV are the listed watch options, so fans in Bangladesh will have a clear route into a fixture that sits inside World Cup Group I and Round 2. France will arrive with the weight that comes with their name and their coach, while Iraq will travel with the challenge of making the game uncomfortable for a stronger opponent. At Lincoln Financial Field, the opening phase will matter, because a steady start will help one side impose the rhythm while the other will try to slow it down.
Deschamps and Arnold bring different reference points, and that contrast should shape the match plan. France will be expected to show the sharper control, while Iraq will look for organisation and patience to stay inside the contest. In a Round 2 game, the first half can set the tone for the rest of the campaign, and that will make every early duel important. Bangladesh viewers will know the rhythm well: a late-night international in which one mistake, one clean break, or one moment of control can turn the whole mood of the night at Lincoln Financial Field.
The venue itself should also influence the mood. Lincoln Financial Field will provide the stage, and the scale of the setting will only increase the feeling that this is a game with more to prove than to simply play. France will want to show authority in a competition setting, while Iraq will be looking for a performance that keeps the contest live for as long as possible. In matches like this, the side that settles quickest usually sets the terms, and that is where the first pressure points will emerge.
For viewers in Bangladesh, the story will be straightforward: a World Cup Group I Round 2 meeting, a strong late-night kick-off, and two teams with coaches who will expect structure first and chaos only when it is useful. France will carry the stronger outside expectation, but Iraq will view the occasion as a chance to disrupt that script. The opening passages at Lincoln Financial Field will tell the real story, because if Iraq can keep the game tight early, the balance of the night could stay undecided for much longer than France would want.
Whichever way the evening leans, Bangladesh fans will be watching a World Cup Group I Round 2 fixture that should be decided by structure, control, and the first team to settle into its plan.
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: France: 56%, Iraq: 44%.
Rebin Sulaka from Iraq intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
France are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Iraq
Goal kick for Iraq
The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added
Kylian Mbappe is leaving the field to be replaced by Marcus Thuram in a tactical substitution.
Oooh... that was a sitter! Kylian Mbappe should have scored from that position
Kylian Mbappe from France sends an effort wide of target
Kylian Mbappe goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Kylian Mbappe but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Kylian Mbappe finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Ball possession: France: 56%, Iraq: 44%.
William Saliba makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Good effort by Kylian Mbappe as he directs a shot on target, but Ahmed Basil Fadhil saves it
The cross by Dayot Upamecano from France successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Rebin Sulaka relieves the pressure with a clearance
France are trying to create something here.
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Malo Gusto from France trips Marko Lawk Farji
Ball possession: France: 56%, Iraq: 44%.
Youssef Amyn makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Rayan Cherki makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Bradley Barcola is leaving the field to be replaced by Maghnes Akliouche in a tactical substitution.
Jules Kounde is leaving the field to be replaced by Malo Gusto in a tactical substitution.
Kylian Mbappe from France is ruled offside
Akam Hashem from Iraq intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Kylian Mbappe from France takes a short corner kick from the left.
Akam Hashem from Iraq intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Iraq
Ball possession: France: 57%, Iraq: 43%.
Kylian Mbappe from France fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
Rayan Cherki creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Manu Kone makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aimar Sher makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aimar Sher relieves the pressure with a clearance
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Iraq take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jules Kounde from France intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Goal kick for France
A chance presents itself to Ali Al Hamadi from Iraq but his header goes wide
The cross by Marko Lawk Farji from Iraq successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Desire Doue from France concedes a foul on Rebin Sulaka but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
Ball possession: France: 57%, Iraq: 43%.
Goal kick for France
Rebin Sulaka from Iraq sends an effort wide of target
Rebin Sulaka goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Rebin Sulaka but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Rebin Sulaka finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Zidane Iqbal from Iraq swings in the corner from the right.
Bradley Barcola relieves the pressure with a clearance
Bradley Barcola makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Iraq are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: France: 56%, Iraq: 44%.
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ousmane Dembele is leaving the field to be replaced by Desire Doue in a tactical substitution.
Michael Olise is leaving the field to be replaced by Rayan Cherki in a tactical substitution.
Ibrahim Bayesh is leaving the field to be replaced by Marko Lawk Farji in a tactical substitution.
Amir Al-Ammari is leaving the field to be replaced by Aimar Sher in a tactical substitution.
Michael Olise provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Ousmane Dembele scores with the right foot!
Michael Olise creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Adrien Rabiot makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Iraq
Ousmane Dembele from France sends an effort wide of target
Ousmane Dembele goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Ousmane Dembele but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Ousmane Dembele finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Michael Olise creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Kylian Mbappe from France takes a short corner kick from the right.
Ibrahim Bayesh successfully blocks the shot
William Saliba from France heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
The cross by Lucas Digne from France successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Ousmane Dembele from France takes a short corner kick from the left.
Amir Al-Ammari successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Ousmane Dembele is blocked
Ball possession: France: 56%, Iraq: 44%.
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Hussein Ali relieves the pressure with a clearance
Dayot Upamecano relieves the pressure with a clearance
Iraq are in control of the ball.
Dayot Upamecano is penalised for pushing Ali Al Hamadi
Obstruction as Merchas Doski cuts off the run of Michael Olise. A free-kick is awarded.
Dayot Upamecano wins an air challenge against Ali Al Hamadi
Kylian Mbappe is penalised for pushing Zidane Iqbal
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for France
Goal kick for Iraq
Ball possession: France: 55%, Iraq: 45%.
Zaid Tahseen is leaving the field to be replaced by Rebin Sulaka in a tactical substitution.
Zaid Ismael is leaving the field to be replaced by Youssef Amyn in a tactical substitution.
Oooh... that was a sitter! Adrien Rabiot should have scored from that position
A chance presents itself to Adrien Rabiot from France but his header goes wide
Good effort by Ousmane Dembele as he directs a shot on target, but Ahmed Basil Fadhil saves it
Michael Olise creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Zaid Ismael wins an air challenge against Adrien Rabiot
Safe hands from Ahmed Basil Fadhil as he comes out and claims the ball
Inches from a goal! A lob by Michael Olise from France hits the crossbar!
Kylian Mbappe creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
The referee signals a free kick as Ibrahim Bayesh from Iraq trips Jules Kounde
Iraq take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Iraq
France are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: France: 55%, Iraq: 45%.
Ahmed Basil Fadhil with a bad execution which leads to a goal for the opponent
Zaid Tahseen with a bad execution which leads to a goal for the opponent
Kylian Mbappe managed to score from an easy position.
Ousmane Dembele provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Kylian Mbappe scores with the right foot!
Ousmane Dembele creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Goal kick for Iraq
Kylian Mbappe makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Zaid Ismael relieves the pressure with a clearance
Bradley Barcola from France heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
The cross by Ousmane Dembele from France successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Jules Kounde makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Iraq are in control of the ball.
Iraq take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Dayot Upamecano relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: France: 58%, Iraq: 42%.
Dayot Upamecano from France intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ibrahim Bayesh makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Bradley Barcola makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Iraq take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
William Saliba relieves the pressure with a clearance
Merchas Doski makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Manu Kone makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Iraq take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Iraq take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Iraq take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The second half is underway
The game is interrupted
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: France: 58%, Iraq: 42%.
A thunder storm has broken out here at the stadium
France are trying to create something here.
Michael Olise makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added
William Saliba from France intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Today's attendance is 68324
Ball possession: France: 60%, Iraq: 40%.
Manu Kone from France goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ali Al Hamadi
Akam Hashem relieves the pressure with a clearance
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Adrien Rabiot from France goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ali Al Hamadi
Lucas Digne from France goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ahmed Qasem
Hussein Ali makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The referee signals a free kick as Zidane Iqbal from Iraq trips Manu Kone
Ali Al Hamadi wins an air challenge against William Saliba
Goal kick for Iraq
Ball possession: France: 62%, Iraq: 38%.
Kylian Mbappe fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Adrien Rabiot makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Zaid Ismael makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Akam Hashem makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Merchas Doski makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Amir Al-Ammari relieves the pressure with a clearance
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Merchas Doski relieves the pressure with a clearance
Akam Hashem relieves the pressure with a clearance
Zaid Ismael makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
It's raining, making conditions difficult for the players.
Iraq take a throw-in in their own half of the field
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Iraq take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: France: 64%, Iraq: 36%.
France are trying to create something here.
Merchas Doski relieves the pressure with a clearance
Hussein Ali from Iraq intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Zaid Ismael relieves the pressure with a clearance
Zaid Tahseen from Iraq intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Zidane Iqbal successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Kylian Mbappe is blocked
Manu Kone makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Amir Al-Ammari from Iraq swings in the corner from the right.
Ball possession: France: 62%, Iraq: 38%.
Lucas Digne from France intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Iraq take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Iraq take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Iraq
France are trying to create something here.
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for France
A chance presents itself to Ali Al Hamadi from Iraq but his header goes wide
Ali Al Hamadi wins an air challenge against William Saliba
The cross by Merchas Doski from Iraq successfully finds a teammate in the box.
William Saliba successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Ali Al Hamadi is blocked
Amir Al-Ammari makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Iraq
The game is restarted
Ayman Hussein is injured and is replaced by Ali Al Hamadi.
Ball possession: France: 67%, Iraq: 33%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Akam Hashem from Iraq intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Merchas Doski makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ahmed Basil Fadhil from Iraq intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Zaid Tahseen relieves the pressure with a clearance
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Manu Kone makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Zaid Ismael makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Iraq
Ball possession: France: 64%, Iraq: 36%.
Akam Hashem from Iraq intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ibrahim Bayesh from Iraq intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Adrien Rabiot is penalised for pushing Merchas Doski
Ayman Hussein wins an air challenge against Manu Kone
Amir Al-Ammari relieves the pressure with a clearance
Akam Hashem relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mike Maignan from France intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Iraq take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ibrahim Bayesh relieves the pressure with a clearance
Lucas Digne wins an air challenge against Ahmed Qasem
Goal kick for Iraq
Akam Hashem relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: France: 65%, Iraq: 35%.
Michael Olise provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Kylian Mbappe from France beats the keeper from outside the box with the left foot!
Amir Al-Ammari successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Michael Olise is blocked
Merchas Doski could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Amir Al-Ammari relieves the pressure with a clearance
Merchas Doski from Iraq intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
France are trying to create something here.
Iraq take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Dayot Upamecano relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ayman Hussein wins an air challenge against Dayot Upamecano
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Zaid Tahseen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Akam Hashem from Iraq intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: France: 57%, Iraq: 43%.
Merchas Doski makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Merchas Doski successfully blocks the shot
Goal kick for Iraq
Kylian Mbappe from France sends an effort wide of target
Kylian Mbappe goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Kylian Mbappe but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Kylian Mbappe finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Amir Al-Ammari successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Michael Olise is blocked
Ahmed Basil Fadhil from Iraq intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ousmane Dembele from France takes a short corner kick from the left.
Zaid Tahseen relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Michael Olise from France successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Amir Al-Ammari relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Michael Olise from France successfully finds a teammate in the box.
After a tactical foul, Amir Al-Ammari sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
The referee signals a free kick as Amir Al-Ammari from Iraq trips Kylian Mbappe
Jules Kounde relieves the pressure with a clearance
Iraq take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Akam Hashem makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Bradley Barcola relieves the pressure with a clearance
Zidane Iqbal makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: France: 57%, Iraq: 43%.
Manu Kone makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Iraq take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Manu Kone makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Manu Kone from France goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Merchas Doski
Amir Al-Ammari relieves the pressure with a clearance
Dayot Upamecano wins an air challenge against Ayman Hussein
Goal kick for Iraq
Manu Kone fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Akam Hashem from Iraq intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Goal kick for France
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
Iraq kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to Lincoln Financial Field, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Lincoln Financial Field where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Lincoln Financial Field where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Lincoln Financial Field, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Lincoln Financial Field, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Lincoln Financial Field. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Bangladesh have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Bangladesh broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
France vs Iraq kicks off at 03:00 +06 on Tuesday 23 June 2026 in Bangladesh.
Local broadcast partners for Bangladesh have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Bangladesh broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
No injuries or suspensions are listed for France or Iraq in the available match data.
In the last 8 meetings, France and Iraq have no recorded wins or draws: France 0 wins, 0 draws, Iraq 0 wins.
This is World Cup Group I, Round 2, at Lincoln Financial Field in the USA.
Status
Finished
Attendance
68,324
Minute
90'
Winner
France
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