🇫🇷 France vs Iraq 🇮🇶
Mon Jun 22 2026 • Kickoff 15:00 ET • Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, USA
Live score & commentary
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 / Region | Official broadcasters |
|---|---|
| United States | FOX, FS1, Telemundo, Peacock |
| United Kingdom | BBC One / BBC iPlayer, ITV1 / ITVX |
| Canada | TSN, CTV, RDS (FR) |
| Mexico | Televisa, TUDN, Azteca 7, ViX |
| India | Sports18, JioCinema |
| Pakistan | Tapmad, A Sports |
| Australia | Optus Sport, SBS |
| MENA | beIN Sports MENA |
| Brazil | Globo, SporTV, CazéTV |
| Germany | ARD, ZDF, MagentaTV |
| France | TF1, M6, beIN Sports |
| Spain | RTVE 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.
- Kylian Mbappé — Forward (Real Madrid)
- France Goalkeeper 1 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
- France Goalkeeper 2 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
Full lineup confirmed ~1 hour before kickoff.
🇮🇶 Iraq predicted XI
Coach Graham Arnold likely fields a 4-2-3-1 anchored by Aymen Hussein.
- Iraq Goalkeeper 1 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
- Iraq Goalkeeper 2 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
- Iraq Goalkeeper 3 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
Full lineup confirmed ~1 hour before kickoff.