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Group I • Group Stage • Match #42

🇫🇷 France vs Iraq 🇮🇶

Mon Jun 22 2026 • Kickoff 15:00 ET • Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, USA

2026-06-22Kickoff 15:00 ETLincoln Financial FieldPhiladelphia, USAGroup IStatus: scheduled

Live score

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Match preview

France vs Iraq — what to expect

France meet Iraq in Group I of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Both sides arrive with FIFA ranks of #2 and #56 respectively, making this a defining group-stage night. Coach Didier Deschamps will set out France, while Graham Arnold leads Iraq — captained by Kylian Mbappé and Aymen Hussein.

France face Iraq in Group I at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia. Kickoff 15:00 ET local. Expect a tight tactical contest with the result likely to shape the knockout-stage seeding for Group I.

France vs Iraq live streaming

Streaming guide

France vs Iraq streams live worldwide through FIFA's authorised broadcast partners. Below is the global TV and OTT lineup. For a deeper breakdown by country, see our where-to-watch hub or the live streaming directory.

France vs Iraq TV channels (global)

Country / RegionOfficial broadcasters
United StatesFOX, FS1, Telemundo, Peacock
United KingdomBBC One / BBC iPlayer, ITV1 / ITVX
CanadaTSN, CTV, RDS (FR)
MexicoTelevisa, TUDN, Azteca 7, ViX
IndiaSports18, JioCinema
PakistanTapmad, A Sports
AustraliaOptus Sport, SBS
MENAbeIN Sports MENA
BrazilGlobo, SporTV, CazéTV
GermanyARD, ZDF, MagentaTV
FranceTF1, M6, beIN Sports
SpainRTVE La 1, Movistar Plus+

FIFA's global broadcast partners hold rights in every territory. FOX (USA), TSN (Canada), BBC/ITV (UK), beIN Sports (MENA) and the national rights holder in your country.

France vs Iraq where to watch

Stadium & venue

Lincoln Financial Field

Philly's home for 6 matches. Capacity: 69,000 (Philadelphia, PA, USA).

Opened 2003. Philadelphia Eagles.

Travel: SEPTA Broad Street Line to NRG Station.

Fan tips: Cheesesteaks at Tony Luke's nearby.

Full stadium guide →

Team news & predicted lineups

🇫🇷 France predicted XI

Coach Didier Deschamps is expected to set up in a 4-3-3, captained by Kylian Mbappé.

Full lineup confirmed ~1 hour before kickoff.

🇮🇶 Iraq predicted XI

Coach Graham Arnold likely fields a 4-2-3-1 anchored by Aymen Hussein.

Full lineup confirmed ~1 hour before kickoff.

Tactical battle

France approach

2022 finalists with Mbappé in his prime.

Iraq approach

Lions of Mesopotamia at their second WC.

Head to head

H2H record

Full head-to-head record published 24 hours before kickoff.

Key players

Prediction

Our call

A competitive Group I fixture — see our match preview for the full breakdown.

Match stats

Possession

Live

Shots on target

Live

xG

Live

Corners

Live

Result, goals & highlights

Result

Final score will appear here after the full-time whistle.

Highlights

Official highlights will be linked here after the match via the FIFA+ rights holder in your region.

Other Group I fixtures

France & Iraq — remaining fixtures

FAQ

What time does France vs Iraq kick off?

15:00 ET on Mon Jun 22 2026.

Where is France vs Iraq being played?

Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, USA.

How can I watch France vs Iraq live?

Via the official rights holder in your country — see the broadcasters table and where-to-watch section above.

Who is favourite to win France vs Iraq?

A competitive Group I fixture — see our match preview for the full breakdown.

Which group is France vs Iraq in?

This is a Group I fixture in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

How many caps and goals do the captains have?

Squad-level cap counts are confirmed when official squads are published — see the France and Iraq squad pages.

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