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France faces Iraq in World Cup, Barcola starts

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 8:00 AM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

France faces Iraq in World Cup, Barcola starts

Summary

France takes on Iraq on Monday night at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Field in their second match of the 2026 World Cup group stage. After a 3-1 victory over Senegal in their opening game, France is poised to secure advancement to the knockout stage with a win against Iraq. Manager Didier Deschamps plans to make three changes to the starting lineup, with Lucas Digne replacing Lucas Hernandez and Manu Koné stepping in for Aurélien Tchouaméni. Bradley Barcola is set to start, taking over from Désiré Doué after scoring off the bench in the previous match. Michael Olise will act as the No. 10 behind Kylian Mbappé, while Ousmane Dembélé will be positioned on the right wing.

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By the Numbers

•France defeated Senegal 3-1 in their opening group match
•France makes three changes to the starting lineup
•Bradley Barcola starts, replacing Désiré Doué
•Match takes place at Lincoln Field in Philadelphia
•A win secures France's advancement to the knockout stage

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8:00 AMYahoo Sports — France predicted XI v Iraq: Bradley Barcola in, Désiré Doué benched

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France face Iraq on Monday night at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Field for their second 2026 World Cup group stage. Les Bleus are firmly in the driving seat in Group I after dispatching Senegal 3-1 for ...
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