Iraq Coach Prepares for Fierce Defensive Stand Against Mbappé

Graham Arnold addressed his Iraq squad ahead of their Group I clash against France in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers for the USA, Canada, and Mexico. He pinpointed Kylian Mbappé as the primary threat to his defense and made a humorous remark about how the French star might be contained.

“We’ll ask if we can field three goalkeepers. He’s a fantastic coach and a great person. The players will certainly want to do something special for his last World Cup,” Arnold stated.

The match between the two teams is scheduled for tomorrow, June 23rd (Tuesday), kicking off at midnight Bulgarian time.

This game, along with all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup, will be broadcast live on bnt.sportal.bg.