Monday, June 22, 2026
Kickoff 5:00 PM ET at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
France vs Iraq - Monday, June 22, 2026 - World Cup 2026 Match 42
Mon, Jun 22
Date
5:00 PM
Kickoff (ET)
Group Stage
Round
I
Group
Where to watch France vs Iraq
All countries →Official rights-holders by country. Streaming-only services and free-to-air channels are tagged.
- FOX(TV, English, FOX + FS1)
- Telemundo(TV, Spanish, Telemundo + Universo)
- Peacock(stream, Spanish, all 104 matches)
- FOX Sports App(stream, English, FOX live stream)
- BBC(TV, Free-to-air, BBC One/Two)
- BBC iPlayer(stream, Free)
- ITV(TV, Free-to-air, ITV1)
- ITVX(stream, Free)
- SBS(TV, Free-to-air)
- SBS On Demand(stream, Free)
- TF1(TV, Free-to-air)
- beIN Sports(TV, Premium)
- La 1 (RTVE)(TV, Free-to-air)
- RTVE Play(stream, Free)
- TV Pública(TV, Free-to-air)
- DSports(TV, Premium)
- Telefe(TV, Selected matches)
- KBS / MBC / SBS(TV, Pool coverage)
- Coupang Play(stream, Streaming)
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Match-day essentials - Lincoln Financial Field
Gates open
Gates typically open 90 minutes before kickoff for FIFA World Cup matches. Confirm exact times on the FIFA app once your tickets appear.
Bag policy
Clear bag only - max 12"×6"×12". One small clutch (4.5"×6.5") allowed.
Tickets
Mobile-only via the FIFA app. Save your ticket offline before leaving for the stadium and bring government photo ID matching your FIFA ID account.
Cash or card
Cashless. Cards and mobile pay only.
Best way to get there
SEPTA Broad Street Line (recommended)
Direct from City Hall to NRG Station - 25-30 min, $2.50. Stadium is a 10-min walk from the station.
When to arrive
Arrive 90-120 min early. SEPTA gets crushed 60 min pre-match. Tailgating in the lots is a Philly tradition.
Venue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - 69,328 capacity - Open roof
Known as 'The Linc', Lincoln Financial Field is home to the Philadelphia Eagles in the heart of the city's South Philly sports complex. Philadelphia - America's first World Cup host city in 1994 - has a passionate football culture and a central position on the US East Coast making it easily accessible from New York, Washington DC, and Boston.
Address
1 Lincoln Financial Field Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA
About This Match
France face Iraq in the Group Stage of Group I on Monday, June 22, 2026. France are ranked #3 in the world and managed by Didier Deschamps; Iraq sit at #57 under Jesús Casas. The match kicks off at 17:00 local time at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
France
France enter the 2026 FIFA World Cup as two-time champions and one of the heaviest favourites, led by arguably the world's best player in Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé. Les Bleus have been extraordinarily consistent under Didier Deschamps - World Cup champions in 2018, runners-up in 2022 - and their squad depth is exceptional, combining experienced players like Antoine Griezmann with an extraordinary young talent pipeline. Group I alongside Senegal, Norway, and Iraq looks very manageable for France, who will be expected to reach the late stages of the tournament. The question for 2026 is not whether France will win games, but whether they can finally put together a complete tournament performance to claim a third World Cup title.
Read France preview →Iraq
Iraq make a historic return to the World Cup stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending a staggering 40-year absence since Mexico 1986 - one of the tournament's most remarkable comeback stories. The Lions of Mesopotamia, coached by Spanish tactician Jesús Casas, have steadily improved in Asian football, winning the 2023 Gulf Cup and performing competitively in AFC qualification. Group I against France, Senegal, and Norway is an enormously difficult draw that could test Iraq's defensive resolve game after game. But Iraq's qualification alone is a story of national pride, political resilience, and the enduring power of football to unite a nation that has faced extraordinary challenges.
Read Iraq preview →Recent Form
Last results for France and Iraq in pre-tournament friendlies. Updated through the FIFA window.
France
WL- Jun 8vs Northern Ireland3-1
- Jun 4vs Ivory Coast1-2
Iraq
DW- Jun 4at Spain1-1
- May 29at Andorra1-0
Prediction Market Odds
Live implied probabilities from Kalshi prediction markets. France are the market favourite to win Group I.
France
Champion outright: 17.1%
Iraq
Champion outright: 1.0%
Where to Watch France vs Iraq
FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcasters by region. All host-country networks carry every match. Streaming apps are typically gated by region or by a paid subscription.
United States
FOX (English), Telemundo (Spanish)
FOX Sports app, Peacock
Canada
TSN, CTV, ICI Tou.tv (French)
TSN+, Crave
Mexico
TUDN, Canal 5, TV Azteca
ViX, TUDN app
United Kingdom
BBC One, ITV1
BBC iPlayer, ITVX
Australia
Optus Sport
Optus Sport app
Verify the exact channel on your provider's guide. Channels can shift between siblings (e.g. FOX → FS1) match by match.
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France vs Iraq - FAQ
When is France vs Iraq in the 2026 World Cup?+
France vs Iraq is on Monday, June 22, 2026 with kickoff at 17:00 local time at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
Where is France vs Iraq being played?+
The match is at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Capacity 69,328, Open roof.
What round is France vs Iraq?+
It's a Group Stage (Group I) match - match number 42 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
How do I get to Lincoln Financial Field for France vs Iraq?+
SEPTA Broad Street Line (recommended): Direct from City Hall to NRG Station - 25-30 min, $2.50. Stadium is a 10-min walk from the station.
What time should I arrive at Lincoln Financial Field?+
Arrive 90-120 min early. SEPTA gets crushed 60 min pre-match. Tailgating in the lots is a Philly tradition.
What is France's FIFA ranking heading into the World Cup?+
France is ranked #3 in the FIFA World Rankings, managed by Didier Deschamps. Their best World Cup result is Champion and they have won the World Cup 2 times.
What is Iraq's FIFA ranking heading into the World Cup?+
Iraq is ranked #57 in the FIFA World Rankings, managed by Jesús Casas. Their best World Cup result is Group Stage.