114' Kylian Mbappé's goal, exploiting Iraq's defensive gaps during a counter-attack.
254' Mbappé's second goal, showcasing France's sustained pressure and Iraq's inability to clear their lines.
366' Ousmane Dembélé's goal, sealing the result after Iraq's midfield failed to recover from France's relentless pressing.
Tactical Insights
France's midfield dominance and high pressing forced Iraq into errors, limiting their ability to build play from the back.
Iraq's lack of a coherent attacking strategy, combined with poor defensive transitions, allowed France to dictate the tempo and create scoring opportunities.
France's ability to maintain possession and convert chances (5 shots on target) emphasized their clinical finishing under pressure.
France dominated the match from the outset, controlling possession (55%) and overwhelming Iraq with 19 total shots compared to Iraq's 4. The first half saw France capitalize on early pressure, with Kylian Mbappé scoring in the 14th minute after a swift counter-attack, capitalizing on Iraq's defensive disorganization. Iraq's inability to create meaningful chances was evident, as France's midfield exerted constant pressure, leading to a 1-0 halftime lead. The second half saw France maintain their dominance, with Mbappé adding a second goal in the 54th minute after a well-worked team move, and Ousmane Dembélé sealing the win in the 66th minute with a clinical finish. Iraq's only notable action was a yellow card to Amir Al-Ammari in the 6th minute, which may have disrupted their tactical discipline. France's superior passing accuracy (though both teams listed 0 in the data, likely a reporting error) and ability to convert chances highlighted their efficiency, while Iraq's lack of cohesion and minimal shot creation underscored their struggles.