Iraq Coach Jokes About Needing '3 Goalkeepers' to Stop France
Summary
Iraq’s soccer coach, Graham Arnold, joked about needing three goalkeepers to stop France’s strong team ahead of their World Cup match on June 22. France has top players like Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembélé, while Iraq is playing in the World Cup for the first time in 40 years.Key Facts
- Iraq will face France on June 22 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
- Iraq coach Graham Arnold made a joke about wanting three goalkeepers to stop France’s excellent attack.
- France’s team includes Kylian Mbappe, who won the Golden Boot in 2022 and plays for Real Madrid.
- Ousmane Dembélé is the current Ballon d’Or winner, a prize for the world’s best player.
- France recently beat Senegal 3-1, with Mbappe scoring two goals.
- Iraq lost 4-1 to Norway in their opening match, where Erling Haaland scored twice.
- France and Norway lead Group I with 3 points each after the first matches.
- Iraq is focused on their own performance despite the challenge from France’s strong team.
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