France continued their impressive 2026 World Cup campaign with a comfortable 3-0 win over Iraq in Group I. Following their 3-1 Matchday 1 win over Senegal — in which Mbappé became France’s all-time leading scorer — Les Bleus showed they are the real deal with another convincing performance.
Match Analysis
France were in control throughout, their possession game suffocating Iraq and their attacks coming with pace and precision. Three goals, a clean sheet, and very few moments of genuine concern — it was exactly the kind of performance that makes France look like serious title contenders. Mbappé, Barcola, and Olise combined with terrifying creativity throughout.
France Topping Group I
Six points from six, five goals scored, one conceded — France topped Group I with maximum points. Their group stage record is the kind that makes knockout opponents extremely nervous. Under their current coach, France have rediscovered the collective organisation that won them the 2018 World Cup.
Iraq’s Exit
Iraq leave the 2026 World Cup after two heavy defeats — 1-4 to Norway and 0-3 to France. The step up from continental qualification to competing against the world’s best proved too great. But participating in a World Cup on North American soil represents real progress for Iraqi football.
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