6'
Iraq · Yellow card · Amir Al-Ammari
Iraq
Kickoff weather31°CRain12 mph · 100% precip
Group I2026-06-229:00 PM
3-0
FTPhiladelphia StadiumPhiladelphiaUnited States
Full time
Momentum
Timeline and live trends
finished
France vs Iraq. Toggle one metric at a time to inspect the live shape of the match.
Possession tide
Final read FRA controlling - 56% of the ball
ControlsPossession · FRA line7 event filters
line
KO
15'
30'
HT
60'
75'
90'
14'
⚽France · Goal · Kylian Mbappé
France · Assist: Michael Olise
26'
Iraq · Ali Al-Hamadi on for Aymen Hussein
Iraq
45+1'
Match · Added time · +3'
Match
54'
⚽France · Goal · Kylian Mbappé
France · Assist: Ousmane Dembele
60'
Iraq · Youssef Amyn on for Zaid Ismail
60'
Iraq · Rebin Sulaka on for Zaid Tahseen
66'
⚽France · Goal · Ousmane Dembélé
Assist: Michael Olise
68'
Iraq · Aimar Sher on for Amir Al-Ammari
68'
Iraq · Marko Farji on for Ibrahim Bayesh
68'
France · Rayan Cherki on for Michael Olise
68'
France · Désiré Doué on for Ousmane Dembélé
83'
France · Malo Gusto on for Jules Koundé
83'
France · Maghnes Akliouche on for Bradley Barcola
90+1'
France · Marcus Thuram on for Kylian Mbappé
90+1'
Match · Added time · +2'
16 of 113 events · one shared match clock · smoothed visual interpolationline = FRA share, mirror of IRQ
Tactical board - same structure across lineup states
Final lineup
Lineup
ManagerDidier DeschampsManagerGraham Arnold
FRA
IRQ
Match lens
Story1 / 4
P1 · The head-to-head story
rating + rivalry note
The head-to-head story
France enters this matchup as the clear favorite with a significant Elo advantage over Iraq. While France looks to exploit the Iraqi defensive block through quick transitions, Iraq's path to success relies on sustained ball circulation to frustrate their opponents deep into the second half.
Favourite read · tournament history · rivalry
Who's the favourite?
FRAFavourite
2084IRQChallenger
1592How far each has gone
Tournament history · deepest stage reached per tournament
GroupRound of 16Quarter-finalSemi-finalFinalWinnerTBD
The rivalry
No direct scored meetings in the current historical sample.
P2 · What kind of game
threat gap
What kind of game?
France enters this match with a significant threat advantage over Iraq. While France dominates in possession and defensive resistance, Iraq relies heavily on set-piece opportunities to generate their scoring chances. This contrast suggests a game defined by France's sustained pressure against Iraq's disciplined, dead-ball focused defensive setup.
Style match-up · bigger shape means more of that trait
FRAIRQ
| Axis | FRA | IRQ |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 63.6% | 44.7% |
| Defending | 6.4 resistance | 3.2 resistance |
| Set pieces | 21.9% | 41.2% |
| Threat | 1.97 xG/match | 0.65 xG/match |
P3 · Where it'll be decided
channel pressure
Where it'll be decided
The central channel remains the primary focal point for both sides. With France and Iraq heavily concentrating their attacking play through the middle, the game will likely hinge on which side can better secure the central corridor. France's slight edge in defensive stability in that lane could prove decisive in neutralizing Iraq's central-heavy approach.
Channel match-up · attack share against concession share
P4 · Who to watch
system-led / star-led
Who to watch
France relies on a system-led approach while Iraq centers its play around individual star power. France's success hinges on maintaining high box pressure and shot volume, whereas Iraq's impact will likely be defined by the influence of their key individual performers.
Adaptive spotlight · who / what to watch
per-team branch · threat / contain
Francesystem-led
B
Box pressure
team tactic
Box touches100th
FRA are a system watch if they keep repeat touches around the penalty area.
Contain it by protecting the top of the box; the cost is inviting wide circulation.
S
Shot volume
team tactic
Shots100th
FRA become the watch if their system turns territory into repeat shots.
Contain it by forcing low-value shots; the cost is conceding field position.
Iraqstar-led
No player or system spotlight data available for this team yet.