Does Désiré Doué play today? France vs Iraq at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Désiré Doué should receive an opportunity in France’s attack this Monday (22) against Iraq, in the second round of Group I of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The young attacking midfielder, with refined technique and vision of the game, represents the French renewal at the Lincoln Financial Field, in Philadelphia, from 6 pm (Brasília time).
After the 3-1 victory over Senegal in the debut, Didier Deschamps could choose Doué to form the attacking trio alongside Michael Olise and Kylian Mbappé. His ability to create plays and finish in different ways will be tested against the Iraqi defense.
Iraq, which lost in the first round, must adopt a defensive posture. Doué and the French attack need intelligent movement to overcome the low block and convert superiority into a positive result.
Doué in Deschamps’ scheme
France should take to the field in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Mike Maignan in goal. Defense with Jules Koundé, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano and Lucas Digne. Midfield with Adrien Rabiot and Manu Koné. In attack, Olise, Doué and Mbappé form the offensive line, with options such as Ousmane Dembélé and Bradley Barcola on the bench.
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For Iraq, the 4-4-2 has Jalal Hassan in goal, Hussein Ali, Zaid Tahseen, Akam Hashem and Merchas Doski in defense. Ibrahim Bayesh, Amir Al-Ammari and strikers Aymen Hussein and Ali Al-Hamadi look for counterattacks.
Doué and the Group I scenario
France and Norway have 3 points each at the top of Group I. A victory with Doué’s performance could give the French an isolated lead and open up space for rotation. This is the first meeting between the teams at the World Cup.
The young Frenchman has shown quality in recent games and can take advantage of the spaces left by Iraq to create clear chances.
Broadcast and clash details
The match will be broadcast live on CazéTV on YouTube, with additional options on Betano and Prime Video. Referee Drew Fischer calls the game at Lincoln Financial Field.
