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France and Iraq square off in the Group I, carrying ELO ratings (a team strength metric) of 2000 and 1500 respectively. France typically controls possession and dictates the tempo, while Iraq will look to stay compact and hit on the counter-attack. In Group I, every point matters — finishing in the top two is the minimum requirement to progress in the 2026 World Cup. The data suggests France should prevail, but tournament football is never straightforward.

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