France vs Iraq Prediction 6/22/2026 Group I Picks

In this article we will formulate a France vs Iraq prediction for this World Cup game on Monday, June 22nd at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this World Cup matchup.

France Betting Preview

France comes into this matchup after they defeated Senegal by a score of 3-1 in their first game. France was tied at zero at the half, but they scored three goals in the second half to collect three points. France recorded 11 total shots, eight shots on target, and had 53% of the possession. France got goals from Mbappe (2) and Barcola, while Mbappe had four shots on target and Maignan made two saves in goal. 

France comes into the World Cup ranked 2nd in the latest official FIFA rankings and they defeated Northern Ireland by a score of 3-1 prior to this tournament. In that win, France led 1-0 at halftime and they added two more in the second half to secure the win. France recorded 27 total shots, five shots on target, and had 72% of the possession. France has played three other friendlies this year: a 2-1 loss to Ivory Coast, a 3-1 win over Colombia, and a 2-1 win over Brazil. 

Iraq Betting Preview

Iraq comes into this matchup after they lost to Norway by a score of 4-1 in their opening match. Iraq tied the game at one in the 39th minute, but they allowed a goal late in the first half and two more in the second half in the loss. Iraq recorded 11 total shots, one shot on target, and had 39% of the possession in the game. Iraq got their goal from Hussein, while two players had three total shots and Hassan made two saves in net. 

Iraq comes into the World Cup ranked 57th in the latest official FIFA rankings and they lost to Venezuela by a score of 2-0 prior to this tournament. In that loss, Iraq allowed a goal in the 17th minute and another in the 46th minute in the loss. Iraq recorded 10 total shots, five shots on target, and had 42% of the possession. Iraq has played two other friendlies this year: a 1-1 draw with Spain and a 1-0 win over Andorra. 

France vs Iraq Prediction

France comes into this matchup tied with Norway at the top of Group I with three points and they should have no issues getting another win here. Iraq lost 4-1 against Norway in their opener and now they play one of the top teams in the world. France found their stride in the second half against Senegal and I think they will be ready to play right from the start here. I expect a comfortable win from France and I am taking them -2.5 in this one.

David Racey's Pick: France -2.5