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France vs. Iraq: How to Watch the World Cup Group I Match Live

France, often regarded as one of the tournament’s most skilled squads, will face off against Iraq in their Group I match on Monday, June 22. Having finished second in the previous World Cup, France aims to claim the title again after winning it in 1998 and 2018.

Iraq is making only its second World Cup appearance, their first being in 1986 when they did not move past the group stage.

Broadcast Details

  • TV Channel: Fox
  • Live Stream: fubo, Fox One, Fox Sports app/website

The match will be shown nationally on Fox in the United States. For streaming, you can use platforms like fubo, which offers a free trial for new users, letting you watch without cable.

Fubo provides access to ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and over 100 other channels including live sports. Taxes and fees may apply depending on the plan.

Match Time

The game kicks off on Monday, June 22, at 5 p.m. local time at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Here’s how the start time converts across US time zones:

Upcoming World Cup Matches

Here are some other fixtures around the same days (all times Eastern):

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

2026 FIFA World Cup Overview

The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 through July 19, 2026. This edition is unique, hosted by three countries simultaneously: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Matches will take place across 16 cities including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Seattle in the US; Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey in Mexico.

The tournament expands to 48 teams from the previous 32, increasing the number of games to 104. This means more knockout rounds and a wider array of nations competing.

The participating countries include a diverse lineup such as Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, England, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, United States, and many others.

Watching the 2026 World Cup

In the US, matches will be broadcast in English mainly on FOX and FS1, both accessible on fubo. Spanish-language coverage airs on Telemundo and Universo, which you can stream via DIRECTV and Peacock.

Kickoff times vary by location and date, so checking the official schedule is advised to catch games at your local time.

About the Final

The final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, also called New York-New Jersey Stadium for the tournament.

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