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France vs. Iraq: Live Stream, TV Channel, and Kickoff Time for World Cup Group I Match

France, one of the strongest squads in this World Cup, will take on Iraq on Monday, June 22. After finishing second in the last tournament, France is aiming to claim the title once more, having previously won in 1998 and 2018.

This marks only Iraq’s second World Cup appearance, their first being in 1986 when they didn’t advance beyond the group stage.

How to Watch France vs. Iraq

  • TV Channel: Fox (United States)
  • Live Stream: fubo, Fox One, Fox Sports app/website

The match will be broadcast nationwide on Fox. For those who prefer streaming, fubo offers the best option with a free trial available for new users. It streams ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and over 100 other channels without cable.

Match Start Time

The game kicks off at 5 p.m. local time on June 22 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

World Cup Schedule for June 22 and 23 (Eastern Time)

  • June 22: Argentina vs. Austria (1 p.m.)
  • June 22: France vs. Iraq (5 p.m.)
  • June 22: Norway vs. Senegal (8 p.m.)
  • June 22: Jordan vs. Algeria (11 p.m.)
  • June 23: Portugal vs. Uzbekistan (1 p.m.)
  • June 23: England vs. Ghana (4 p.m.)
  • June 23: Panama vs. Croatia (7 p.m.)
  • June 23: Colombia vs. DR Congo (10 p.m.)

Key Facts About the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 tournament runs from June 11 to July 19 and will be the first hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches take place in 16 cities spread across these nations.

With an expanded roster, 48 teams compete instead of the usual 32, resulting in 104 games total throughout the event.

The final is set for July 19 at the MetLife Stadium, also known as New York-New Jersey Stadium.

Streaming and Broadcast Details

In the U.S., English broadcasts appear on FOX and FS1, accessible via fubo for those without cable. Spanish coverage is offered by Telemundo and Universo, streamed on DIRECTV and Peacock.

Participating Teams Include

Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Curaçao, Czechia, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan.

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