How to watch Mbappe in France vs. Iraq at World Cup 2026 for free

World Cup favorite France could earn their place in the knockouts today.Les Bleus will face Iraq in Matchday 2, six days after their tournament debut against Senegal.

France won its first game 3-1, thanks to a goal Bradley Barcola and two from captain Kylian Mbappé.A win today against Iraq will secure their place in the Round of 32, but where they’ll fall in the group won’t be determined until Matchday 3, when they face elite dark horse Norway and star Erling Haaland.

Though the Lions of Mesopotamia sit tied at the bottom of Group I (the “Group of Death” at this year’s World Cup), their fate won’t be determined until they face the other team currently sitting at the bottom of the group, Senegal, on Matchday 3.Here’s everything you need to know about France’s second match of the 2026 World Cup.Today’s (June 16) France vs.

Iraq match at the World Cup is scheduled to kick off at 5 p.m.ET.

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