France Takes On Iraq in World Cup Showdown: Live Score and Real-Time Match Stats

France pushes forward in its quest for World Cup glory with a fascinating encounter against Iraq set for Monday.

Graham Arnold's squad was ultimately outclassed by Erling Haaland's Norway in the opening gameweek, and France presents an even more formidable attacking threat. "I asked if we could field three goalkeepers," Iraq manager Arnold quipped, "but they said no." Multiple shot-stoppers may still prove insufficient against France's frontline, unless it struggles to hit its stride.

A record-breaking Kylian Mbappé is complemented by a talented supporting cast featuring Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé, and Michael Olise, yet it took Didier Deschamps's side a full 45 minutes to find its footing in the tournament: France managed just one blocked attempt in the opening half of its match against Senegal. Nevertheless, in a troubling sign of what awaits Iraq, Mbappé and company burst into life after the break, producing eight shots on target and three goals.

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