France vs Iraq: Live Stream, TV Broadcast & Kick-Off Details for World Cup 2026 Group I Clash
Discover all the options to watch the France vs Iraq match live, including TV channels, streaming platforms, and the kick-off time for their World Cup 2026 Group I encounter in Philadelphia.
Match Information
The match will take place at Philadelphia Stadium on June 22, 2026, kicking off at 22:00 local time.
If you want to watch from abroad or avoid blackout restrictions, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) can help. Services like ExpressVPN let you connect to a server where the match is broadcast, unlocking access securely. Clear your browser cache after switching locations to avoid issues. Once connected, visit the broadcaster’s site or app to start watching.
Streaming on Your TV
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Team Lineups and Managers
The formation expected for both teams is 4-2-3-1.
Managers: Didier Deschamps leads France, while Graham Arnold coaches Iraq. Neither side has reported injuries or suspensions so far, and final lineups will be confirmed closer to kick-off.
Recent Form
France has won four of their last five games. Their latest was a 3-1 victory against Senegal in the World Cup on June 16. Other recent wins include a 3-1 friendly win over Northern Ireland, 3-1 over Colombia, and 2-1 versus Brazil. Their only defeat came in a friendly against Ivory Coast, 2-1. Over these matches, France scored nine goals and conceded five.
Iraq has taken two wins from their previous five outings but lost their last two matches, including a 4-1 defeat to Norway in the World Cup and a 2-0 friendly loss to Venezuela. They managed a 1-1 draw with Spain and victories over Andorra and Bolivia. Iraq scored five goals and allowed eight during this run.
Head-to-Head Record
No previous meetings between France and Iraq have been recorded before this tournament.
Group I Standings Snapshot
After the first round of games, France sits in second place in Group I, with Iraq positioned fourth.
