2026 World Cup: France vs Iraq, probable lineups

22.06.26 FT World Cup

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France faces Iraq this Monday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The goal: secure qualification for the round of 16 in this 2026 World Cup.

For this match, French manager Didier Deschamps is expected to make three changes to his starting eleven. Digne, Koné and Barcola are set to replace Théo Hernandez, Tchouaméni and Doué. On the Iraqi side, Basil is tipped to start in goal instead of Hassan, while Iqbal could come in for Ismaeel in midfield.

The probable lineups for both teams:

France: Maignan - Koundé, Upamecano, Saliba, Digne - Koné, Rabiot - Dembélé, Olise, Barcola - Mbappé.

Iraq: Basil - Ali, Tahseen, Hashem, Doski - Bayesh, Iqbal, Al Ammari, Jasim - Hussein, Al Hamadi.

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