Iraq will face France in their second group stage match of the FIFA World Cup. Head coach Arnold spoke to beIN Sports ahead of the match.
For the Iraqi team, this is a wonderful experience. It's an honor to play against a team like France. I've said it publicly before—I'm really enjoying this. Whether it's against Norway or the upcoming matches, it's the same. I've gained a lot of joy from it.
In the match against Norway, we saw you display a strong attacking desire and a positive attitude. Will you stick to the same tactical approach when facing France?
Yes. To achieve the best results, we must stick to our strengths and perform at our best. We are about to face one of the favorites to win this FIFA World Cup. Deschamps is a great coach, and his work with the French national team has been outstanding. This will be a huge challenge for us. My players have never played against players of this caliber before. At the same time, this is a great opportunity for them to show their strength to the world.