France vs. Iraq odds, predictions, time: 2026 World Cup picks from elite soccer expert

The 2026 World Cup continues on Monday with a Group F match between Iraq and France, one of the pre-tournament favorite. France defeated Senegal 3-1 in their opener, while Iraq fell 4-1 to Norway. France and Norway are atop the Group F standings with three points each, though Norway has the edge via goal differential. 

Kickoff is 5 p.m. ET from Philadelphia. The latest France vs. Iraq odds from FanDuel Sportsbook list France as the -1500 favorites (risk $1,500 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line, while Iraq are +3300 and a draw is +1200. The over/under for total goals is 3.5.

Before locking in any Iraq vs. France picks or World Cup 2026 predictions, you need to see what proven soccer expert Jon "Buckets" Eimer has to say.

Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Champions League, Serie A, the FA Cup, and more. He's been red-hot on his soccer betting picks in 2026, posting a 31-13-2 record and returning over $1,200 of profit on his Champions League picks. He's also off to a fast start in the World Cup, entering Monday on an 21-10-2 run on WC picks (+535). Anyone wanting to follow his World Cup betting advice at sportsbooks and on betting apps could see BIG returns!

Now Eimer has turned his attention to France vs. Iraq in the 2026 World Cup and revealed his best bets.

One of Eimer's predictions is going Over 3.5 goals scored. "Iraq knows they're underdogs, so expect them to play freely knowing that they won't be able to stop France from scoring."

Eimer has also locked in another two best bets, including one that returns around +200!

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