The head coach of the French national team, Didier Deschamps, shared his thoughts ahead of the match of the other round of the group stage of the World Cup 2026 against Iraq. The French leader said that his team will be positioned with the utmost seriousness before the next opponent.

“This is not a weak team - they went through a victory in Mexico against Bolivia, but this is a very strong team. They played against Spain and against Norway. The stinks did everything to the point of automaticity, the stink will sink in. People interact with each other. Don't think that the match will be easy.

It is our responsibility to approach this match with utmost seriousness and concentration in order to leave the group.

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Deschamps also predicted a possible confrontation with Spain at the playoff stage and appreciated the addition of Lamin Yamal to the Red Furies team..

" If we happen to get along, there will be no revenge. With Lamin Yamal Spain is strongest. Let’s marvel at your evidence,” said the coach of the French national team.

The match between France and Iraq will take place on the night of the 23rd as part of another round of the group stage of the World Cup 2026.