France vs Iraq — World Cup 2026 prediction

Well, that was... a bit of a professional job from France, wasn't it? Iraq gave it a go, bless 'em, but it always felt like a matter of *when* rather than *if* the dam would break. Mbappé looked like he was playing FIFA on beginner mode, and Griezmann still doing Griezmann things. Three goals, clean sheet, job done. No giant-killing here, folks. Just a strong France side doing what was expected. Maybe a touch *too* expected for some of you who backed the underdog story, eh? 😉 Anyway, the points are in, and the leaderboard has shifted.

Alright, it's France vs. Iraq in the World Cup group stage! Les Bleus, fresh off whatever recent triumph or minor international kerfuffle they’ve been involved in, are looking like the crowd favorites here. Mbappé and co. will be licking their lips at the prospect of a strong start. Iraq, meanwhile, are the ultimate dark horse, ready to pull off an underdog story for the ages. Can they shock the world and send the French faithful into a panic? Unlikely, but that's why we watch, right? Anything can happen when 22 blokes chase a ball. Let’s hope for some goals and maybe a few memes. 🇫🇷🇮🇶