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France

FIFA Rank #3
3 : 0

(1 : 0)

Iraq

FIFA Rank #58
🏟 Philadelphia 📅
  • 📅 Date
  • 🕐 Time
  • 🏟 Stadium Philadelphia
  • 🧑‍⚖️ Referee Drew Fischer
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🧠 Match Summary

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France delivered a commanding performance in Philadelphia to close out Group I with a convincing 3-0 victory over Iraq. Kylian Mbappé set the tone early, breaking the deadlock in the 14th minute, before doubling France's advantage nine minutes into the second half. Ousmane Dembélé added a third in the 66th minute to seal a dominant night for Les Bleus.

The statistics told the full story of French control, with France enjoying 56% possession and directing 19 shots at goal compared to Iraq's four. Iraq goalkeeper was kept busy, making two saves, while France's backline remained untroubled throughout, conceding zero shots on target. Under referee Drew Fischer, Iraq collected the only yellow card of the evening as France march confidently into the knockout rounds.

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🎬 Match highlights (video)

ملخص مباراة فرنسا والعراق | دور المجموعات - كأس العالم FIFA 2026™ Watch highlights on YouTube ↗

Source: beIN SPORTS — official YouTube channel

📊 Official stats & tactics (FIFA)

France · 4-2-3-1 — 4-2-3-1Iraq

Statistics

3⚽ Goals0
0🟥 Sendings-off0
0🟨 Cautions1
49%Possession44.3%
19 (5)Shots4 (0)
2.3Expected goals (xG)0.7
92%Pass accuracy86%
604 (553)Total passes502 (431)
117Line breaks89
21Defensive line breaks6
246Final-third receptions50
38Ball progressions26
19Crosses10
257 (35)Defensive pressures304 (43)
42Forced turnovers37
79Second balls55
107.7 كمDistance covered112.1 كم
4.7 كمSprint distance4.5 كم

🎯 Phases of play — in possession

39Build-up (unopposed)44
17Build-up (opposed)15
19Progression14
29Final third7
1Long ball5
10Attacking transition13
1Counter attack0
4Set piece4

🛡️ Out of possession

8High press1
4Mid press1
0Low press1
16High block2
28Mid block22
7Low block46
2Recovery5
13Defensive transition10
11Counter-press7

🏃 Physical data

374Sprints361
1113High-speed runs1226
34.7 كم/سTop speed33.7 كم/س

⚡ Fastest: Michael OLISE 34.7 · AKAM HASHIM 33.7 km/h

👥 Both squads · tap a player for full stats

👥 France

#16 · Mike MAIGNAN4.6 km · 26.4 km/h
🏃 Physical
4.6Dist (km)
26.4Top speed
1Sprints
5HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
1Att
1Comp
100%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 0 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 1 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#3 · Lucas DIGNE10.6 km · 30 km/h
🏃 Physical
10.6Dist (km)
30Top speed
43Sprints
119HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
14Att
12Comp
86%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 8 · Over 4 — Type: Pass 13 · Cross 1 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
7Total

Outswing 2 · Driven 1 · Lofted 3 · Push 1

📋 Full technical profile
#4 · Dayot UPAMECANO9.6 km · 30.2 km/h
🏃 Physical
9.6Dist (km)
30.2Top speed
27Sprints
77HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
26Att
24Comp
92%Acc

Dir: Through 5 · Around 16 · Over 5 — Type: Pass 26 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#5 · Jules KOUNDE9.1 km · 29.7 km/h
🏃 Physical
9.1Dist (km)
29.7Top speed
36Sprints
115HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
15Att
12Comp
80%Acc

Dir: Through 1 · Around 12 · Over 2 — Type: Pass 15 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
1Total

Push 1

📋 Full technical profile
#6 · Manu KONE10.8 km · 27.8 km/h
🏃 Physical
10.8Dist (km)
27.8Top speed
30Sprints
151HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
11Att
9Comp
82%Acc

Dir: Through 6 · Around 4 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 11 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#7 · Ousmane DEMBELE7.6 km · 29.3 km/h
🏃 Physical
7.6Dist (km)
29.3Top speed
36Sprints
96HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
12Att
8Comp
67%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 8 · Over 2 — Type: Pass 9 · Cross 0 · Prog 3

🎯 Crosses
4Total

Inswing 1 · Outswing 1 · Driven 1 · Push 1

📋 Full technical profile
#10 · Kylian MBAPPE8.7 km · 33.4 km/h
🏃 Physical
8.7Dist (km)
33.4Top speed
35Sprints
66HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
9Att
9Comp
100%Acc

Dir: Through 1 · Around 7 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 5 · Cross 0 · Prog 4

🎯 Crosses
2Total

Outswing 1 · Push 1

📋 Full technical profile
#11 · Michael OLISE8.8 km · 34.7 km/h
🏃 Physical
8.8Dist (km)
34.7Top speed
38Sprints
97HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
16Att
12Comp
75%Acc

Dir: Through 6 · Around 7 · Over 3 — Type: Pass 16 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#12 · Bradley BARCOLA8.6 km · 34.7 km/h
🏃 Physical
8.6Dist (km)
34.7Top speed
30Sprints
59HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
8Att
6Comp
75%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 6 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 6 · Cross 0 · Prog 2

🎯 Crosses
3Total

Outswing 1 · Driven 1 · Push 1

📋 Full technical profile
#14 · Adrien RABIOT11.2 km · 29.2 km/h
🏃 Physical
11.2Dist (km)
29.2Top speed
31Sprints
124HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
15Att
14Comp
93%Acc

Dir: Through 4 · Around 10 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 14 · Cross 0 · Prog 1

📋 Full technical profile
#17 · William SALIBA9.2 km · 29.3 km/h
🏃 Physical
9.2Dist (km)
29.3Top speed
23Sprints
69HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
4Att
3Comp
75%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 1 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 4 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#2 · Malo GUSTO1.1 km · 26.2 km/h
🏃 Physical
1.1Dist (km)
26.2Top speed
3Sprints
7HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
2Att
1Comp
50%Acc

Dir: Through 1 · Around 1 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 2 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#9 · Marcus THURAM0.3 km · 22.1 km/h
🏃 Physical
0.3Dist (km)
22.1Top speed
2Sprints
5HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
0Att
0Comp
0%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 0 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 0 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#20 · Desire DOUE3 km · 31.5 km/h
🏃 Physical
3Dist (km)
31.5Top speed
16Sprints
41HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
2Att
1Comp
50%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 2 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 2 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#24 · Rayan CHERKI3.3 km · 30.8 km/h
🏃 Physical
3.3Dist (km)
30.8Top speed
18Sprints
58HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
7Att
5Comp
71%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 3 · Over 2 — Type: Pass 7 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#25 · Maghnes AKLIOUCHE1.4 km · 26.6 km/h
🏃 Physical
1.4Dist (km)
26.6Top speed
5Sprints
24HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
3Att
0Comp
0%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 1 · Over 2 — Type: Pass 2 · Cross 1 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
2Total

Inswing 1 · Push 1

📋 Full technical profile

👥 Iraq

#22 · AHMED BASIL4.6 km · 21.9 km/h
🏃 Physical
4.6Dist (km)
21.9Top speed
1Sprints
7HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
16Att
6Comp
38%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 0 · Over 16 — Type: Pass 16 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#3 · HUSSEIN ALI10.1 km · 32.1 km/h
🏃 Physical
10.1Dist (km)
32.1Top speed
36Sprints
95HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
12Att
8Comp
67%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 4 · Over 6 — Type: Pass 10 · Cross 0 · Prog 2

🎯 Crosses
2Total

Outswing 1 · Driven 1

📋 Full technical profile
#4 · ZAID TAHSEEN6.8 km · 31.3 km/h
🏃 Physical
6.8Dist (km)
31.3Top speed
22Sprints
66HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
9Att
5Comp
56%Acc

Dir: Through 3 · Around 1 · Over 5 — Type: Pass 9 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#5 · AKAM HASHIM9.3 km · 33.7 km/h
🏃 Physical
9.3Dist (km)
33.7Top speed
24Sprints
80HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
14Att
12Comp
86%Acc

Dir: Through 5 · Around 5 · Over 4 — Type: Pass 14 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#8 · IBRAHIM BAYESH7.7 km · 30.5 km/h
🏃 Physical
7.7Dist (km)
30.5Top speed
24Sprints
92HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
3Att
0Comp
0%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 2 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 1 · Cross 0 · Prog 2

📋 Full technical profile
#11 · AHMED QASEM11.4 km · 32 km/h
🏃 Physical
11.4Dist (km)
32Top speed
54Sprints
167HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
2Att
2Comp
100%Acc

Dir: Through 1 · Around 1 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 2 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
1Total

Push 1

📋 Full technical profile
#14 · ZIDANE IQBAL11.5 km · 30.2 km/h
🏃 Physical
11.5Dist (km)
30.2Top speed
16Sprints
161HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
20Att
17Comp
85%Acc

Dir: Through 9 · Around 6 · Over 5 — Type: Pass 19 · Cross 0 · Prog 1

📋 Full technical profile
#16 · AMIR ALAMMARI8 km · 30.5 km/h
🏃 Physical
8Dist (km)
30.5Top speed
26Sprints
96HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
15Att
10Comp
67%Acc

Dir: Through 5 · Around 5 · Over 5 — Type: Pass 15 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
1Total

Driven 1

📋 Full technical profile
#18 · AYMEN HUSSEIN2.6 km · 31.2 km/h
🏃 Physical
2.6Dist (km)
31.2Top speed
14Sprints
18HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
2Att
1Comp
50%Acc

Dir: Through 1 · Around 0 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 2 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#23 · MERCHAS DOSKI10.1 km · 30.2 km/h
🏃 Physical
10.1Dist (km)
30.2Top speed
38Sprints
79HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
19Att
14Comp
74%Acc

Dir: Through 7 · Around 6 · Over 6 — Type: Pass 17 · Cross 0 · Prog 2

🎯 Crosses
1Total

Outswing 1

📋 Full technical profile
#24 · ZAID ISMAEL8.3 km · 30.8 km/h
🏃 Physical
8.3Dist (km)
30.8Top speed
29Sprints
117HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
9Att
5Comp
56%Acc

Dir: Through 8 · Around 0 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 8 · Cross 0 · Prog 1

📋 Full technical profile
#2 · REBIN SULAKA3.4 km · 30.7 km/h
🏃 Physical
3.4Dist (km)
30.7Top speed
13Sprints
29HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
7Att
3Comp
43%Acc

Dir: Through 1 · Around 3 · Over 3 — Type: Pass 7 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#7 · YOUSSEF AMYN4 km · 28.3 km/h
🏃 Physical
4Dist (km)
28.3Top speed
18Sprints
52HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
1Att
1Comp
100%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 1 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 0 · Cross 0 · Prog 1

📋 Full technical profile
#9 · ALI ALHAMADI8.1 km · 30.7 km/h
🏃 Physical
8.1Dist (km)
30.7Top speed
28Sprints
88HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
0Att
0Comp
0%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 0 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 0 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#20 · AIMAR SHER3.1 km · 24.6 km/h
🏃 Physical
3.1Dist (km)
24.6Top speed
6Sprints
41HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
5Att
4Comp
80%Acc

Dir: Through 3 · Around 0 · Over 2 — Type: Pass 5 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
1Total

Lofted 1

📋 Full technical profile
#21 · MARKO FARJI3 km · 29 km/h
🏃 Physical
3Dist (km)
29Top speed
12Sprints
38HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
2Att
1Comp
50%Acc

Dir: Through 1 · Around 0 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 0 · Cross 1 · Prog 1

🎯 Crosses
2Total

Inswing 2

📋 Full technical profile

Source: FIFA Training Centre — Post-Match Summary (value in parentheses = on target / completed / direct).

📄 Official FIFA report Open the full report (PDF) ↗ 🌟 Player of the Match O. Dembélé France ★ 8.6

⚡ Match events

  1. 6' Amir Al-Ammari 📋 a bad foul
  2. 14' Kylian Mbappé
  3. 54' Kylian Mbappé
  4. 66' Ousmane Dembélé
👕 Lineup · tap to view

France 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  1. Mike Maignan
  2. Jules Koundé
  3. Lucas Digne
  4. Adrien Rabiot
  5. Dayot Upamecano
  6. William Saliba
  7. Ousmane Dembélé
  8. Manu Koné
  9. Kylian Mbappé
  10. Michael Olise
  11. Bradley Barcola

Substitutes

  • Warren Zaïre-Emery
  • Malo Gusto
  • Maxence Lacroix
  • Rayan Cherki
  • Désiré Doué
  • Ibrahima Konaté
  • Jean-Philippe Mateta
  • Brice Samba
  • N'Golo Kanté
  • Aurélien Tchouaméni
  • Lucas Hernández
  • Robin Risser
  • Marcus Thuram
  • Maghnes Akliouche
  • Theo Hernández

Iraq 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  1. Ahmed Basil
  2. Hussein Ali
  3. Merchas Doski
  4. Amir Al-Ammari
  5. Zaid Tahseen
  6. Akam Hashim
  7. Ahmed Qasim
  8. Zaid Ismael
  9. Aymen Hussein
  10. Zidane Iqbal
  11. Ibrahim Bayesh

Substitutes

  • Kevin Yakob
  • Ali Al-Hamadi
  • Marko Farji
  • Munaf Younus
  • Ali Yousif
  • Jalal Hassan
  • Rebin Sulaka
  • Ahmed Maknazi
  • Youssef Amyn
  • Aimar Sher
  • Mustafa Saadoon
  • Ali Jasim
  • Mohanad Ali
  • Frans Putros
  • Fahad Talib

📋 Match officials & info

  • 🌐 Match number 51 of 104
  • 🏆 Stage Group I
  • 🧑‍⚖️ Main referee Drew Fischer (كندا) 📋 3 matches 🚫 19.7 fouls/m 🟨 1.3 cards/m Lenient Full stats ↗
  • 🚩 Assistant referees Lyes Arfa (كندا) · Micheal Barwegen (كندا)
  • 📺 Video referee (VAR) TBA before kickoff
  • ⏱ Fourth official Sandro Schärer (سويسرا)
  • 🟨 Yellow cards 0 — 1