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Iraq boss backs France for World Cup glory

Graham Arnold also tipped Kylian Mbappé to finish as both top scorer and best player.

Filed Monday, 08 June 2026

Iraq boss backs France for World Cup glory

Iraq head coach Graham Arnold has predicted France will beat England in the World Cup final and lift the trophy.

Arnold said his reading of the tournament is that England and France will meet in the final, with France coming out on top.

He also backed Kylian Mbappé to win both the Golden Boot and the player of the tournament award.

Iraq face Senegal, France and Norway in their group.