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France prepares for Iraq, minor changes expected after Senegal win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 11:20 AM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

France prepares for Iraq, minor changes expected after Senegal win
Summary

France's national team plans to face Iraq on Monday in the FIFA World Cup. Coach Didier Deschamps is not expected to implement major changes to the lineup following their 3-1 victory over Senegal in the opening group stage match. Despite a slow start against Senegal, France rebounded in the second half, scoring three goals. Deschamps reported no new fitness issues, with only Malo Gusto and William Saliba still undergoing treatment for minor concerns as they approach the match against Iraq.

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  • •France beat Senegal 3-1 in their group opener.
  • •Deschamps is likely to maintain a consistent lineup.
  • •The match against Iraq is scheduled for Monday evening.
  • •No significant fitness issues following the Senegal match.
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  • 11:20 AMYahoo Sports — France unlikely to make major changes against Iraq at the FIFA World Cup
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L’Équipe reports that Didier Deschamps is unlikely to make any ‘major’ changes to his France team that convincingly beat Senegal 3-1 in their FIFA World Cup group stage opener, as they prepare ...

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