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 turned a controlled start into a clear 3-0 finish against Iraq at Lincoln Financial Field, and the result underlined the gap between the sides in World Cup Group I Round 2. Didier Deschamps' team moved to 6 points from 2 matches, kept their perfect record intact, and added another clean-looking performance to a campaign that has already produced 6 goals and only 1 against. Iraq, coached by Graham Arnold, stayed on 0 points after 2 games and left with their second defeat, having scored 1 and conceded 7. For fans in Finland, the match sat neatly into the Tuesday 23 June, 00:00 EEST window.
The shape on paper was the same for both teams, with France and Iraq lining up in 4-2-3-1 systems, but the numbers told a one-sided story. France's league position was 1 with a +5 goal difference, while Iraq were 4th with a -6 goal difference. That contrast framed the night from the outset at Lincoln Financial Field, where 68,324 watched France take control. The scoreline matched the wider trend in the standings: France have won both of their matches, and Iraq have now lost both of theirs. In Finland, where the fixture could be followed through Veikkausliiga TV and Nelonen, the timing gave supporters a late-night World Cup check-in.
France settled it with three goals at key moments. The first came in the 14th minute, when the home side struck to make it 1-0. The second arrived in the 54th minute, stretching the lead to 2-0, and the third followed in the 66th minute to finish the job at 3-0. With the opening goal before half-time and two more after the break, France never let Iraq build momentum. The half-time score of 1-0 already put the game on France's terms, and the full-time 3-0 line reflected how steadily they widened the margin across the second period.
For Finland-based readers, the result was a straightforward one to track across the late-night slot: France kept their place at the top of World Cup Group I Round 2, while Iraq remain without a point after 2 games. The contrast is sharp in every core number supplied here: 6 points against 0, 6 goals scored against 1, and +5 against -6. With both teams now through 2 matches, France's next task is to protect first place, and Iraq's is to respond before the gap in results grows any wider. In practical terms, the standings now point in opposite directions.
Player of the match: Kylian Mbappe stood out for the home side, adding another headline to France's 3-0 win at Lincoln Financial Field. His recognition matched the scoreline and the control France showed after the opening goal.
France now move on with first place reinforced in World Cup Group I Round 2, and fans in Finland will read the numbers the same way: control, clean separation, and another result that keeps Didier Deschamps' side at the front of the group.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
France will step into World Cup Group I Round 2 at Lincoln Financial Field with Didier Deschamps in charge and the pressure of expectation already hanging over the night. Iraq, led by Graham Arnold, will arrive looking to shape the outcome on their own terms, and the timing in Europe/Helsinki will add an unusual late edge for fans in Finland following the game at Tuesday 23 June, 00:00 EEST. With both names carrying their own weight, the opening hours will matter as much as the final whistle.
The setting gives this fixture a strong sense of occasion. Lincoln Financial Field will host France against Iraq in a match that will be watched closely in Finland, where the local kick-off lands deep into the night. That alone will sharpen the focus for supporters who want a clear start, a clear rhythm, and a clear read on how Deschamps and Arnold approach World Cup Group I Round 2. The game will not need extra decoration; the stage, the coaches, and the competition name already supply enough tension.
France will be expected to manage territory and control the flow, while Iraq will likely look for a disciplined structure that can delay that control and turn the contest into a narrower one. That contrast between a side carrying the burden of expectation and another side trying to unsettle it is exactly what makes a fixture like this compelling. For readers in Finland, the watch window via the official competition partners or local rights holder will frame the night around a single question: whether France can impose itself early enough to avoid giving Iraq belief.
Match context will be shaped by the coaches as much as the badge. Didier Deschamps will want France to keep the game moving on France's terms, while Graham Arnold will look for Iraq to stay compact and make every phase count. In a Round 2 meeting, the margins often come from patience, concentration, and the ability to keep the match from drifting into an opponent's preferred tempo. That is why this one will feel measured rather than wild, even before a ball is kicked.
The group context also gives this night an edge. World Cup Group I Round 2 means every point will matter, and both France and Iraq will know that a controlled start can define the mood long before the closing stages. Lincoln Financial Field will not decide anything by itself, but it will set the tone for the way the match is played. If France can assert itself early, the burden will shift quickly; if Iraq can slow the pace and keep the game level, the balance will stay live for much longer.
For Finland's football audience, the attraction is straightforward: a major international fixture, a fixed late kick-off, and two coaches with clear tasks at opposite ends of the expectation scale. France will seek authority, Iraq will seek disruption, and World Cup Group I Round 2 will reward whichever side can make its idea hold under pressure. The night in Lincoln Financial Field should tell us which plan lands first.
France and Iraq meet in World Cup Group I Round 2 at Lincoln Financial Field, with fans in Finland set for Tuesday 23 June, 00:00 EEST. France will try to impose Didier Deschamps' control, while Iraq under Graham Arnold will aim to disrupt the flow.pre_matchenfi-enfalsenullnullnull]}}```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 Finland have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Finland broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff in Finland is at 00:00 EEST on Tuesday 23 June 2026.
Local broadcast partners for Finland have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Finland broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
No injuries or suspensions are listed for France or Iraq in the current manifest.
France and Iraq have not met in the last 8 recorded head-to-head matches: France 0 wins, 0 draws, Iraq 0 wins.
This is World Cup Group I Round 2 at Lincoln Financial Field in USA.
Status
Finished
Attendance
68,324
Minute
90'
Winner
France
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