Press review: France v Iraq, doubt between Barcola and Doué | OneFootball

This Sunday, June 21, the French press (from a sporting perspective) did not focus on anything directly related to Paris Saint-Germain. However, there is major uncertainty between Désiré Doué and Bradley Barcola for the France national team’s match this Monday evening against Iraq (kick-off at 11 p.m., broadcast on M6 and beIN SPORTS) as part of Matchday 2 of the 2026 World Cup.

Le Parisien –

L’Equipe –

Les Bleus are preparing for this match with the aim of securing qualification as quickly as possible after their 3-1 win over Senegal, which means using the best possible lineup. That leaves the door open to many possibilities in this very deep squad. It could lead to tough competition between Barcola and Doué on the left, with the choice also depending on the opponent’s characteristics. Not to mention that each of them can also play in another position.

So nothing is certain, and tomorrow’s decisions will not provide a final verdict for the World Cup. The same goes for the other players, even if it is hard to imagine Saliba, Upamecano, Olise, and Mbappé on the bench for the big matches. Perhaps on Matchday 3, if there is room for rotation.

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