FIFA World Cup 26™: What to look out for in France v Iraq 🇫🇷🇮🇶 | OneFootball

Philadelphia Stadium stages an intriguing FIFA World Cup 26™ contest on Monday as France face Iraq.

Here is everything you need to look out for in the Group I encounter.

Who is playing today? 👀

The two teams experienced very different emotions on matchday one of their FIFA World Cup 26™ journeys.

France made a statement in their opener with a 3-1 victory over Senegal. Kylian Mbappé led the way with another influential performance as Les Bleus showcased the attacking quality that has made them one of the favourites to lift the trophy.

Iraq battled hard against Norway but ultimately fell to a 4-1 defeat. Despite the result, Graham Arnold's side produced moments of promise and will be eager to respond against one of the strongest teams in the competition.

Players to watch 🔥

Mbappé looked in devastating form against Senegal and continues to rewrite the record books for both club and country. The France captain's pace and finishing make him one of the most feared forwards in world football, capping off the win with an Attacking Impact score of 9.1.

The elegant Aurélien Tchouaméni was equally important in the opening victory, controlling the tempo in midfield and helping France dominate possession for long periods.

For Iraq, Aymen Hussein remains their main attacking threat. The prolific striker has delivered on the biggest stages before and will relish the opportunity to test himself against elite opposition.

Amir Al-Ammari is another player capable of causing problems. His Creative Influence score in the previous match was 8.1 and will surely be keen to hit those heights again.

Must-watch video 🎥

Mbappé was given a special gift this week following his historic goalscoring feat against Senegal.

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Our prediction 🔮