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Mbappé Ties Müller Record Ahead of France-Iraq Clash

6/22/2026

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Summary

France Faces Iraq

France will face Iraq in a World Cup match on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Lincoln Financial Field.
France entered after a 3-1 win over Senegal, with Mbappé scoring twice and tying Gerd Müller for fourth-most World Cup goals.
Iraq arrived after a 4-1 loss to Norway, its first World Cup appearance since 1986.
FanDuel lists France -1500, Iraq +3300, a draw +1200, and an over/under of 3.5 goals.

Summary

Austria Wins

Lionel Scaloni seeks a third World Cup title, last achieved by Brazil in 1962.
Austria beat Jordan 3-1, its first World Cup win since 1990 and group-stage victory in 28 years.
Algeria returned after 2014 following a 3-0 loss to Argentina, while Jordan debuted in 2026 after a 3-1 defeat to Austria.
U.S. odds fell from +6000 to +3500 after two wins, with FanDuel listing Argentina-Austria line at -240, +650, +350.

History

Historical Context

Iraq’s 2026 World Cup return echoes its lone 1986 appearance, when the Lions of Mesopotamia qualified after beating UAE and Syria and finished the group stage with a –5 goal differential. After a 21-match, 28-month playoff run under Australian coach Graham Arnold, Aymen Hussein’s goal secured the berth, marking the nation’s first World Cup qualification in four decades.

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France Faces Iraq

France will face Iraq in a World Cup match on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Lincoln Financial Field.
France entered after a 3-1 win over Senegal, with Mbappé scoring twice and tying Gerd Müller for fourth-most World Cup goals.
Iraq arrived after a 4-1 loss to Norway, its first World Cup appearance since 1986.
FanDuel lists France -1500, Iraq +3300, a draw +1200, and an over/under of 3.5 goals.

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