Today, World Cup favorites France have the chance to secure a spot in the knockout rounds.
They will compete against Iraq, just six days after starting their tournament with a match against Senegal.
In their opening game, France triumphed with a score of 3-1, thanks to a goal from Bradley Barcola and two from captain Kylian Mbappé. If they win against Iraq today, they will advance to the round of 32. However, they won’t know their exact placement in the group until matchday 3, where they’ll take on Norway, a formidable opponent led by star player Erling Haaland.
France vs. Iraq: What to know
- What: 2026 FIFA World Cup, Group Stage
- When: June 22nd 5pm Eastern Time
- Where: Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
- Channel: FOX (English), Telemundo (Spanish)
- Streaming: DIRECTV (Try it for free)
The Iraqi team currently sits last in Group I, known as the ‘Group of Death’ this year. Their future will depend on matchday three when they will face Senegal, who is at the bottom of the group as well.
Here’s a rundown of today’s match.
France vs Iraq match time
The match between France and Iraq is set to begin at 5pm ET today (June 22).
How to watch France vs Iraq for free
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France World Cup schedule
| Date and Time | Opponent | TV Channels |
|---|---|---|
| June 16th | Senegal (Results: France 3, Senegal 1) | |
| June 22nd 5pm Eastern Time | Iraq (World Cup – Group I) | FOX |
| June 26th 3:00 PM ET | Norway (World Cup – Group I) | FOX |
Iraq World Cup schedule
| Date and Time | Opponent | TV Channels |
|---|---|---|
| June 16th | Norway (Results: Norway 4, Iraq 1) | |
| June 22nd 5pm Eastern Time | France (World Cup – Group I) | FOX |
| June 26th 3:00 PM ET | Senegal (World Cup – Group I) | FS1 |
France World Cup squad
Goalkeeper:
- Blythe Samba
- Mike Maignan
- Robin Risser
Defenders:
- Malo Gusto
- Lucas Digne
- Dayo Upamecano
- Jules Koundé
- Ibrahima Konaté
- William Saliba
- Théo Hernandez
- Lucas Hernandez
- Maxence Lacroix
Midfielders:
- Manu Kone
- Aurélien Tchouaméni
- Michael Orise
- N’Golo Kanté
- Adrien Rabiot
- Warren Zaire-Emery
- Rayan Cherki
- Magnes Acriosh
Forwards:
- Ousmane Dembélé
- Marcus Thuram
- Kylian Mbappé (captain)
- Bradley Barcola
- Desiree Duet
- Jean-Philippe Mateta
Iraq World Cup squad
Goalkeeper:
- Fahad Talib
- Jalal Hassan
- Ahmed Basil
Defenders:
- Levin Slaka
- Hussein Ali
- Zaid Tahseen
- Akam Hashim
- Munaf Yunus
- Ahmed Makhnaji
- Mustafa Sadoon
- France Putros
Midfielders:
- Ibrahim Bayesh
- Zidane Iqbal
- Amir Al Anmari
- Kevin Jacob
- Aymar Cher
- Marco Farzi
- Mercus Doski
- Zaid Ismael
Forwards:
- Yusef Amin
- Ali Al Hammadi
- Mohanad Ali
- Ahmed Qasim
- Ali Yusif
- Ali Jasim
- Aymen Hussein (Captain)
