Group Stage - 2
France
3–0
Full Time
Iraq
Lincoln Financial Field · Philadelphia· Ref: Drew Fischer, Canada
Win ProbabilityPre-match model
71%
France
8%
Draw
21%
Iraq
Model confidence:high
Model Inputs
- France: 9pts, 3 played
- Iraq: 0pts, 3 played
- France form: WWWWW
- Iraq form: LLL
- H2H: 1 historical matches
Match Statistics
FranceIraq
2.67Expected Goals (xG)0.63
56%Possession44%
19 (5)Shots (on target)4 (0)
603 (90%)Passes (accuracy)481 (86%)
4Corners2
8Fouls4
0Yellow Cards1
0Saves2
0Tackles0
Analysis & Intelligence
Data CrunchJun 23
France 3–0 Iraq: A Three-Goal Phantom in Philadelphia
France beat Iraq 3–0 in Group Stage Round 2 despite zero expected goals. World Cup 2026 statistical anomaly explained.
543 words
Pre-MatchJun 20
France Seeks Perfect Start Against Iraq in Philadelphia
France targets back-to-back victories against Iraq in World Cup 2026 Group Stage. Analysis of tactical matchups, venue factors, and probability modeling for Philadelphia showdown.
684 words