Doué, Olise, Cherki and Mbappé all smiles: France in top form before Iraq

France held their media-open training session on Sunday in Philadelphia, twenty-four hours before their second 2026 World Cup match against Iraq on Monday evening.

The standout moment came from Désiré Doué, who took time to teach a dribbling technique to Michael Olise. The Bayern Munich winger then linked up with Rayan Cherki to showcase his technical skills, while Kylian Mbappé appeared relaxed and smiling throughout the session. The France captain later appeared at a press conference, discussing his positioning on the pitch and his passion for American culture.

Already victors over Senegal in their opening match (3-1), the French are targeting a second consecutive win to secure their qualification for the next phase. The atmosphere in the French camp appears to match the stakes.

In the streets of Philadelphia, French supporters extended the celebrations at the foot of the Rocky Balboa statue, flooding the famous Rocky Steps in a festive atmosphere. The scene is set: France can count on vocal support as they approach this match which could seal their qualification.