France vs Iraq Head-to-Head: Record, Stats & Form (Updated June 2026)

France and Iraq meet for what is a historic first recorded encounter as they face off in their World Cup 2026 fixture on 22 June 2026. France arrive as one of the tournament favourites, ranked 2nd in the world, while Iraq — ranked 60th — will be looking to cause a significant upset against one of football’s elite nations.

Head-to-Head Record

There are no recorded head-to-head meetings between France and Iraq in international football. With no shared history to draw upon, this fixture is entirely without precedent, making recent form, squad quality and the tournament context the most meaningful indicators of how both sides arrive at this match.

France: Recent Form

France have been in commanding form across their last six matches, posting a record of W5 D0 L1 and earning 2.5 points per game. They have scored 15 goals and conceded 7 across that run — an average of 2.5 goals scored and 1.17 conceded per match. Notably, they have not failed to score in any of these six outings. Their only blemish was a 2-1 home defeat to Côte d’Ivoire on 4 June, but they have responded with back-to-back wins since. Their form string reads: W W L W W W (most recent first).

• 16 Jun 2026 (H) vs Senegal — 3-1 W
• 8 Jun 2026 (H) vs Northern Ireland — 3-1 W
• 4 Jun 2026 (H) vs Côte d’Ivoire — 1-2 L
• 29 Mar 2026 (A) vs Colombia — 3-1 W
• 26 Mar 2026 (A) vs Brazil — 2-1 W

Iraq: Recent Form

Iraq’s recent run of six matches tells a more difficult story: W2 D1 L3, returning just 1.17 points per game. They have scored only 5 goals while conceding 9, averaging 0.83 goals for and 1.5 against per match. They have failed to score in 2 of their last 6 matches and kept just one clean sheet in that period. Their two most recent outings — a 4-1 home loss to Norway and a 2-0 home defeat to Venezuela — represent a concerning dip in form heading into this fixture. Their form string reads: L L D W W L (most recent first).

• 16 Jun 2026 (H) vs Norway — 1-4 L
• 10 Jun 2026 (H) vs Venezuela — 0-2 L
• 4 Jun 2026 (A) vs Spain — 1-1 D
• 29 May 2026 (A) vs Andorra — 1-0 W

Form and Record at a Glance

• Head-to-head: No recorded meetings between France and Iraq in international football.
• France’s last 6: W5 D0 L1 — 2.5 points per game, scoring in every match.
• Iraq’s last 6: W2 D1 L3 — 1.17 points per game, failing to score in 2 matches.
• France’s goals: 15 scored, 7 conceded across their last six (avg. 2.5 for, 1.17 against).
• Iraq’s goals: 5 scored, 9 conceded across their last six (avg. 0.83 for, 1.5 against).
• Clean sheets: France — 0 in last 6; Iraq — 1 in last 6.
• Rankings: France 2nd, Iraq 60th — a gap of 58 places.

How France and Iraq Compare

The contrast in recent form between these two sides is stark. France have won five of their last six matches and averaged 2.5 goals per game, demonstrating consistent attacking output against varied opposition including Brazil and Colombia away from home. Iraq, meanwhile, have lost three of their last six and conceded nine goals in that span, with back-to-back home defeats to Norway and Venezuela immediately before this fixture raising questions about their defensive resilience. With a 58-place gap in the rankings, France enter this World Cup 2026 encounter as the significantly more settled side on current evidence.

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FAQ

Have France and Iraq ever played each other before?

No. There are no recorded international meetings between France and Iraq, making their World Cup 2026 fixture on 22 June 2026 a first-ever encounter between the two nations.

What is France’s recent form heading into this match?

France have won 5 of their last 6 matches, scoring 15 goals and conceding 7, with a points-per-game average of 2.5. Their only defeat in that run was a 2-1 home loss to Côte d’Ivoire on 4 June 2026.

What is Iraq’s recent form heading into this match?

Iraq have won just 2 of their last 6 matches (W2 D1 L3), averaging 0.83 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per game, with two consecutive home defeats — against Norway (1-4) and Venezuela (0-2) — in their most recent outings.

What are the rankings of France and Iraq for World Cup 2026?

France are ranked 2nd in the world, while Iraq are ranked 60th — a difference of 58 places ahead of their first-ever meeting at the 2026 World Cup.