How to Watch France vs Iraq Live: TV Channels, Streaming, and Kick-Off Details for World Cup 2026

The upcoming Group I match between France and Iraq in the 2026 World Cup will take place in Philadelphia. The kick-off is scheduled for June 22, 2026, at 22:00 local time. If you want to catch the game live, here’s how you can watch it on TV or online, including streaming options across various countries.

Using a VPN to Watch the Match Anywhere

If you face geo-blocks or want to protect your connection while streaming, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) can help. By connecting to a server in a country where the game is broadcast, you gain access even if you are abroad. For example, if you're in the UK but want to stream from a US broadcaster, just connect to a US server.

A popular choice is ExpressVPN, which creates a secure, encrypted link to the internet. Clearing your browser cache after connecting ensures your location change is recognized before you start watching on the broadcaster’s platform.

Step-by-Step Guide to Watching via VPN

• Sign up for ExpressVPN or another trusted VPN service and install the app on your device.
• Open the app and pick a server in the country where the match airs.
• Clear your browser cookies or refresh the page to apply the new location.
• Visit the broadcaster’s website or open their app to stream the match live.

Watching on a Big Screen

Streaming on a phone or laptop works, but football feels better on a TV. Many Android smart TVs and devices like Amazon Fire TV Stick support VPN apps natively — just download your VPN app, log in, and connect. For Apple TV, Roku, or gaming consoles that lack VPN support, use Smart DNS or cast the stream from a VPN-connected device to your TV.

Team News and Lineups

France will likely line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under coach Didier Deschamps. Key players include goalkeeper Mike Maignan, defenders Jules Kounde and Dayot Upamecano, midfielders Adrien Rabiot and Matteo Kone, and star forward Kylian Mbappe leading the attack.

Iraq, managed by Graham Arnold, also look set to deploy a 4-2-3-1 setup. Their starting XI might feature Basil Fadhil in goal, with defenders Ali Hashem and Zaid Tahseen, midfielders Zaid Iqbal and Ilyas Bayesh, and forwards Ahmed Al Hamadi and Ahmad Hussein.

Injuries and Suspensions

No injuries or suspensions have been reported for either team ahead of this fixture.

Current Form

France come into the match strong, having won four out of their last five games. Their latest was a 3-1 victory over Senegal in the World Cup on June 16. Other wins include 3-1 against Northern Ireland and 3-1 over Colombia, plus a 2-1 friendly win against Brazil. They lost only once recently, a 2-1 friendly defeat to Ivory Coast.

Iraq have had mixed results. They suffered back-to-back losses to Norway (4-1) and Venezuela (2-0), but also earned a 1-1 draw with Spain and wins over Andorra and Bolivia. Across their recent matches, they scored five goals but conceded eight.

Group I Standings

After the opening round of games, France sits second in Group I, while Iraq holds fourth place. No previous head-to-head data between the two teams is available.