France vs. Iraq: Kickoff Time, TV Channel, and Streaming Info for World Cup 2026 Match
The upcoming World Cup match between France and Iraq will take place on Monday, June 22, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The kickoff is set for 5 p.m. local time.
Kickoff Times Across the US
- Eastern Time: 5 p.m.
- Central Time: 4 p.m.
- Mountain Time: 3 p.m.
- Pacific Time: 2 p.m.
Where to Watch France vs. Iraq
The match will be broadcast nationally in the United States on Fox. For those preferring to stream, options include fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website.
Fubo offers a free trial for new users, making it a solid choice to watch this World Cup fixture live without cable. The service streams over 100 channels including ESPN, ABC, CBS, and Fox.
World Cup 2026 Schedule Highlights
On June 22, other matches include Argentina vs. Austria at 1 p.m., Norway vs. Senegal at 8 p.m., and Jordan vs. Algeria at 11 p.m. The following day features Portugal vs. Uzbekistan and England vs. Ghana among others.
Key Facts About the 2026 FIFA World Cup
- The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
- This is the first World Cup hosted by three nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- Matches will be held in 16 host cities spread across these countries.
- The event expands to 48 teams, up from 32 in previous years.
- A total of 104 games will be played, covering group stages through to the final.
The final match is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium, known as New York-New Jersey Stadium in FIFA’s terms.
Streaming and Broadcast Details
English broadcasts in the U.S. will be available on FOX and FS1, accessible via fubo. Spanish-language coverage comes through Telemundo and Universo, which can be streamed on platforms like Peacock and DIRECTV.
About France's Chances
France enters the tournament with strong credentials, having won the World Cup in 2018 and finishing second in 2022. Their squad holds enough talent to advance deep, but they must get past the group stage first.
