FIFA World Cup 2026 | Kylian Mbappe In High Spirits As France Gear Up For Iraq Test

France held a training session on Saturday, as Didier Deschamps side continue preparations for second Group I game against Iraq on Monday. Les Bleus kicked off their 2026 World Cup campaign on June 16 with a convincing 3-1 victory over Senegal at MetLife Stadium, highlighted by a brace from Kylian Mbappe. They will look to build on that winning start when they face Iraq at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. As one of the tournament favourites, France are aiming for a third consecutive World Cup final appearance, having lifted the trophy in 2018 before finishing as runners-up in 2022. Iraq suffered a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Norway in the opener.