Can Iraq survive Mbappe's Storm?

Bibhash Lodh, BS News Agency: France will take to the field tonight with the aim of ensuring the first knockout from the Group of Death. Their opponent in the second match of Group I in Philadelphia is Iraq. The match will start at 3 am Bangladesh time. Despite falling behind against Senegal in the first match, Didier Deschamps' team won 3-1 with a pair of goals from Kylian Mbappe. If they can maintain that winning streak, the French will be assured of the last 32 with one match left. On the other hand, Iraq, who returned to the World Cup since 1986, lost 4-1 to Norway in their first match. As a result, they need at least a draw or a win today to survive in the tournament.

There is little chance of major changes in the team for France. However, Bradley Barcola may get a chance in the starting eleven. Lucas Digne at left-back and Manu Kone in midfield can be seen. France's probable XI

Mike Meignan, Jules Kunde, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Lucas Digne, Adrien Rabiot, Manu Kone, Ousmane Dembele, Michael Allis, Bradley Barkola, Kylian Mbappe

News of relief in the Iraq camp, Ali Jassim is returning from injury. There may also be a change as a goalkeeper. Iraq's probable XI

Ahmed Bassil, Hussein Ali, Zayed Tahsin, Akam Hashem, Merchas Doski, Ibrahim Bayesh, Amir Al Ammari, Zidan Iqbal, Ali Jassim, Aymen Hussein, Ali Al Hammadi

This is the first time France and Iraq are meeting in international football. Therefore, there is increased interest surrounding the match. However, there is a clear gap in the statistics. The Opter supercomputer says France has an 88.5 percent chance of winning, Iraq has just 3 percent, and a draw has an 8.5 percent chance. France is also in the lead in the race to win the tournament.