FT · World: World Cup · Monday, 22 June 2026

France 10 IraqMatch recap & Bawler model verdict · Monday, 22 June 2026

France
10
France win
Iraq
> 🧠 Model verdict
✓ Model called it

Pre-match, Bawler had France at 82%, draw at 14%, Iraq at 4%. The match ended 1-0 — confirming the model's lean toward France.

> Pre-match probability vs result
France win
82%
Actual ✓
Draw
14%
Iraq win
4%
> Expected vs actual goals
Model expected (xG)
2.890.59
Total 3.49
Actual
10
Total 1 (-2.5 vs xG)

Match underperformed xG by 2.5 goals. Below-expectation scoring — could be wasteful finishing, strong goalkeeping, or low-quality chances the model over-rated.

> 🧾 What the model called · and how it landed
High confidence
Over 2.5 Goals
Pre-match: 82%
✗ Lost
Outside shot
Over 3.5 Goals
Pre-match: 39%
✗ Lost
> What we said pre-match
"France are overwhelming favourites against Iraq and should win comfortably — the model now reflects that gulf in quality."

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