Deschamps says France will not underestimate Iraq ahead of qualifier

France manager Didier Deschamps said his team will not take Iraq lightly when they meet in their upcoming World Cup qualifier, insisting players will not be rotated and the side must leave the pitch with a win. Speaking ahead of the match, Deschamps said France had six days to recover physically and that minor fitness issues had been managed well. Deschamps said France are targeting the full six points available in the group before turning their attention to other teams' results. He added that no relaxation in approach is planned regardless of the opposition. The comments come as France continue their qualification campaign, with the match against Iraq forming part of their group schedule. No further details on the fixture, including date or venue, were provided in Deschamps' remarks.