France vs Iraq Prediction & Tips – Group I, 2026 World Cup

France and Iraq meet in the Group Stage of the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday 23rd June, with kick-off at 7:00 AM AEST. We’ve weighed up both sides and the value in the markets to land on our prediction for this one, along with the best bets and odds available at Ladbrokes.

France made the perfect start to their campaign, brushing aside Senegal 3 1 in a performance that had a bit of everything.

They looked sharp going forward, controlled the key moments, and once the game opened up, their attacking quality was simply too much to handle. With Kylian Mbappe leading the line and support from Ousmane Dembele and Marcus Thuram, Les Bleus have scoring options everywhere you look.

Iraq, meanwhile, were handed a reality check in their 4-1 loss to Norway. They found the net, which gives them something to build on, but defensively they were pulled apart far too often. That is a major concern against a France side that can hurt you in transition or with sustained pressure.

This feels like another long afternoon for Iraq unless they can sit deep and stay compact for the full 90.

France should have too much class and too many ways to score.

Prediction: France to Win & Over 3.5 Goals

Value: Correct Score – France 3-0 @ $6.40

Player Prop: Any 2 of Aymen Hussein, Kylian Mbappe or Ousmane Dembele to Score @ $2.20