Khaberni - The Iraq national team is preparing for a tough encounter against France in the 2026 World Cup.
The Iraqi team will meet its French counterpart at dawn on Tuesday, during the second round of Group 9 matches in the 2026 World Cup, at the Philadelphia Stadium in the United States.
The "Lions of Mesopotamia" aim to make up for their loss in the first round against Norway, where they lost 1-4, while the French team is looking to secure early qualification to the round of 32 after their 3-1 victory over Senegal.
Accordingly, Australian coach Graham Arnold, the coach of the Iraq national team, relies on the core lineup for the crucial match against France, with some changes such as Ahmed Basal replacing Jalal Hassan in goalkeeping.
Iraq National Team Lineup Against France in the 2026 World Cup
Goalkeeper: Ahmed Basal.
Defense: Hussein Ali - Zaid Tahseen - Akam Hashem - Merkhas Doski.
Midfield: Ibrahim Bayesh - Amir Al-Amari - Zaydan Iqbal - Zaid Ismail.
Attack: Ayman Hussein - Ahmed Qasem.
