Pre-match information
After a 3-1 victory over Senegal in the opening match, the French team temporarily gained an advantage in the race for a ticket to the next round. Meanwhile, Iraq fell into a difficult situation when losing to Norway with a score of 1-4 and needs at least one point to maintain hope in the tournament.
The blue shirt team continues to show the position of one of the top candidates for the championship. Although not using the strongest squad, France still created a dominant game thanks to the superior quality of personnel in all three lines.
In attack, Kylian Mbappe is still the biggest hope with his acceleration and sharp finishing ability. Besides, Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise or Bradley Barcola can all create breakthroughs with individual actions or quick transitions.
Under coach Didier Deschamps, the French team always maintains a balance between attack and defense. Against opponents who are underestimated, Les Bleus often control the game and take advantage of opportunities to create a safe gap.
In the opposite direction, Iraq is likely to choose a defensive counter-attacking style to limit the opponent's strength. Mohanad Ali and Aymen Hussein are expected to make a difference in the attack if the West Asian team has a chance to counter-attack.
However, the gap in level between the two teams is considered quite large. The midfield with Aurelien Tchouameni and Adrien Rabiot helps France control the midfield, while the trio William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano and Theo Hernandez brings solidity to the defense.
If they had scored the opening goal early, France could have created a one-sided game and aimed for a comfortable victory. With a balanced force and superior squad depth, Les Bleus are predicted to win all 3 points to get closer to the ticket to the knockout round.
