Iraq holds training camp in West Virginia ahead of World Cup match against France

SALADIN, Iraq — Iraq's national football team is continuing preparations at the Greenbrier resort in West Virginia for its 2026 World Cup Group F match against France, scheduled for Monday night at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The squad, managed by Australian head coach Graham Arnold, resumed training on Friday after a recovery session in Boston. Players were reported to have shown high tempo during field drills, with Arnold focusing on the mistakes made in Iraq's opening match against Norway. Iraq opened the tournament with a 4-1 loss to Norway, leaving the team with zero points in the group. France sits atop the standings after a 3-1 victory over Senegal. Following the France fixture, Iraq will travel to Canada to face Senegal. No further details on the squad's preparation schedule were immediately available.