Facing 'Hat-trick' Mbappé, Iraq Coach Asks: 'Can't We Use 3 Goalkeepers?'

Iraq's national football team coach, Graham Arnold, is keenly aware of the threat posed by France's star forward Kylian Mbappé ahead of their World Cup qualifying match. In a moment of levity during a press conference, Arnold humorously inquired if he could deploy three goalkeepers against the formidable French squad.

"They have so many outstanding players, but we will go out and fight," Arnold stated, according to ESPN. "We can't control France's performance, but we can control ours." He stressed the importance of his players demonstrating their capabilities on the field for the world to see.

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They have so many outstanding players, but we will go out and fight. We can't control France's performance, but we can control ours.

Arnold has yet to decide on his starting goalkeeper for the match against France, following a 4-1 defeat to Norway in their opening game. This encounter is also significant as it marks Kylian Mbappé's 100th appearance for the French national team. Mbappé recently scored multiple goals in France's 3-1 victory over Senegal, breaking the national team's all-time scoring record and surpassing Pelé on the all-time World Cup scoring list with 14 goals.

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Can we field three goalkeepers? They said no.