On June 22, 2026, Iraq's national football team faced France in a friendly match. Ahead of the game, Iraq's Spanish coach Jesús Casas made a lighthearted comment about the challenge of facing the French team.
According to reports, Casas joked, 'I asked if we could play with three goalkeepers against France,' highlighting the difficulty of stopping France's attacking players. The match was part of Iraq's preparation for upcoming competitions.
France, the 2018 World Cup champions, were expected to dominate the game, but Iraq aimed to put up a strong defensive performance. The friendly took place at a neutral venue, with both teams using the opportunity to test new tactics and players.
No further details about the match result or specific incidents were available at the time of reporting. The quote from Casas reflects the humorous approach Iraq took to the daunting task of facing a top-tier football nation.
