France 3-0 Iraq Match Analysis | World Cup 2026
France 3-0 (Iraq) — World Cup. Scout analysis: position quality, statistical leaders, and match phases.
Match summary
France took a 3-0 win over Iraq in World Cup at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia. The scoreline tracked chance quality (expected goals 0.32–0.17), with 19 shots to 4 (5 on target vs 0) completing the attacking picture.
The half-time score was 1–0; the final whistle confirmed 3-0 under referee Drew Fischer.
Territorially, France held the edge (56%–44%), yet possession alone never guaranteed penetration. France showed clinical finishing above their chance profile. Shot accuracy landed at 26% (France) and 0% (Iraq) — a useful proxy for composure in the final action.
Key moments
The decisive swings came in these phases:
14' — scored by Mbappé (France), assist: Olise
54' — scored by Mbappé (France), assist: Dembélé
66' — scored by Dembélé (France), assist: Olise
6' — Al-Ammari (Iraq) booked
Woodwork hit — France 1, Iraq 0
Statistical breakdown
The full statistical audit below is grouped by phase of play. Figures read as France · Iraq.
Overall performance
Possession: France 56% · Iraq 44%
Expected Goals: France 0.32 · Iraq 0.17
Expected Goals on Target (xGoT): France 0.04 · Iraq 0.00
On Target: France 5 · Iraq 0
xG / Shots: France 0.02 · Iraq 0.04
GOALS: France 3 · Iraq 0
Shooting profile
Shots: France 19 · Iraq 4
Shot efficiency: France 26% · Iraq 0%
Big Chances Created: France 4 · Iraq 1
Big Chances Missed: France 3 · Iraq 1
Pass Accuracy: France 90% · Iraq 86%
Cross accuracy: France 20% · Iraq 44%
Passing game
Passes: France 603 · Iraq 481
Key Passes: France 12 · Iraq 4
Passes In Final Third: France 89 · Iraq 31
Attacking volume
DRIBBLES: France 12 · Iraq 6
Corners: France 4 · Iraq 2
Total Crosses: France 15 · Iraq 9
Defensive actions
Tackles: France 14 · Iraq 16
Interceptions: France 5 · Iraq 10
CLEARANCES: France 9 · Iraq 28
Duels Won: France 40 · Iraq 38
Duel success rate: France 51% · Iraq 49%
AERIALS WON: France 10 · Iraq 9
Ball Recovery: France 53 · Iraq 44
Discipline & goalkeeping
FOULS: France 8 · Iraq 4
Offsides: France 1 · Iraq 0
Hit Woodwork: France 1 · Iraq 0
Saves: France 0 · Iraq 2
Yellow Cards: France 0 · Iraq 1
Attacking analysis
Big chances: France 4 – 1 Iraq; missed: 3 – 1.
Key passes (France 12 – 4 Iraq) and final-third entries (89 – 31) shaped where attacks broke through.
Shot quality (xG per shot): France 0.02 – 0.04 Iraq.
Defensive analysis
Defensive actions: France recorded 14 tackles, 5 interceptions and 9 clearances; Iraq 16, 10 and 28 respectively.
Duel success rate: France 51% – 49% Iraq; aerial duels won 10 – 9.
Ball recoveries (France 53 – 44 Iraq) underline how often each side regained control in transition.
Goalkeeper duel
Maignan (France): 0 saves, 0 conceded, 9 accurate passes, rating 6.68.
Fadhil (Iraq): 2 saves, 3 conceded, 30 accurate passes, 40% save rate, rating 5.69.
Statistical leaders
Expected Goals (xG): Al-Hamadi (Iraq) — 0.17; Olise (France) — 0.16
KEY PASSES: Dembélé (France) — 3; Olise (France) — 3
DRIBBLES: Dembélé (France) — 3; Olise (France) — 3
TACKLES: Doski (Iraq) — 4; Iqbal (Iraq) — 3
INTERCEPTIONS: Doski (Iraq) — 3; Hashem (Iraq) — 2
Total Shots: Mbappé (France) — 8; Dembélé (France) — 4
Player performance
Olise (France) was the clearest individual reference point on 8.42 rating (0.16 xG, 3 key passes, 3 shots, 1 tackles). He combined volume with impact in the phases where the game tilted.
France — other profiles that stood out:
Dembélé (France, 8.34) (3 key passes, 4 shots, 1 tackles) — a profile worth tracking in the next fixture cycle.
Mbappé (France, 8.22) (0.13 xG, 2 key passes, 8 shots, 1 tackles) — a profile worth tracking in the next fixture cycle.
Upamecano (France, 7.61) (1 key passes, 1 tackles) — a profile worth tracking in the next fixture cycle.
Iraq — other profiles that stood out:
Farji (Iraq, 6.96) (1 key passes) — a profile worth tracking in the next fixture cycle.
Iqbal (Iraq, 6.87) (1 key passes, 3 tackles) — a profile worth tracking in the next fixture cycle.
Ismail (Iraq, 6.72) (2 tackles) — a profile worth tracking in the next fixture cycle.
Al-Ammari (Iraq, 6.65) (1 tackles) — a profile worth tracking in the next fixture cycle.
Iraq — below baseline (Fadhil 5.69): These profiles need a tactical reset before the next assignment.
Match phases
First half produced 1 goal(s) (1–0); the second half added 2 more for a 3–0 final score.
Tactical notes
France lined up in 4-2-3-1, while Iraq used 4-1-4-1.
France tried to control rhythm through longer spells on the ball (%56 – %44).
Dribbling volume: France 12 – 6 Iraq successful take-ons.
Standings impact
France sits 1st on 6 pts, GF/GA 6/1, record 2W-0D-0L, form: WW.
Iraq sits 4th on 0 pts, GF/GA 1/7, record 0W-0D-2L, form: LL.
Pressure & tempo
First-half pressure index: France 23.0 – 5.5 Iraq.
Second-half pressure index: France 25.2 – 1.9 Iraq.
France sustained higher attacking pressure.
France peak pressure: minute 64 (index 100.0)
Iraq peak pressure: minute 33 (index 57.7)
Match-average pressure index: France 27.8 – 4.3 Iraq.
Substitutions
26' — Iraq: Hussein off, Al-Hamadi on
60' — Iraq: Ismail off, Amyn on
60' — Iraq: Tahseen off, Sulaka on
68' — France: Olise off, Cherki on
68' — France: Dembélé off, Doué on
68' — Iraq: Al-Ammari off, Sher on
69' — Iraq: Bayesh off, Farji on
83' — France: Barcola off, Akliouche on
83' — France: Koundé off, Gusto on
90+1' — France: Mbappé off, Thuram on
Scout verdict
France deserved the win on the balance of chances (xG 0.32 vs 0.17, more shots).
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