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How to Watch France vs Iraq Live: TV, Streaming & Kick-off Details | World Cup 2026

The upcoming World Cup 2026 Group I match between France and Iraq will take place in Philadelphia, kicking off on June 22, 2026, at 22:00 local time. Fans looking to catch the action live can find a range of TV channels and streaming services broadcasting the game worldwide.

Broadcast Partners by Country

If you want to access your usual streaming service but face geo-restrictions, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) helps. Services like ExpressVPN create a secure connection and let you change your virtual location to where the broadcast is available, bypassing any blackout rules.

  • Sign up for a trusted VPN like ExpressVPN or NordVPN and install it on your device.
  • Connect to a server in a country airing the match (e.g., US if you want US streams).
  • Clear browser cookies or refresh to update your location.
  • Visit the broadcaster’s website or app and start watching.

Viewing on a Big Screen

Watching on a phone or laptop works, but sports often feel better on a larger display. Android TVs and devices like Amazon Fire Stick support VPN apps directly—just download your VPN, log in, and connect. Apple TV, Roku, and gaming consoles usually don’t support VPN apps directly; use Smart DNS from your VPN account or cast streams from a connected device instead.

Team Lineups and Coaches

France will likely line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, managed by Didier Deschamps. Their probable starters include goalkeeper Mike Maignan and forward Kylian Mbappé. There are no reported injuries or suspensions so far.

Iraq, coached by Graham Arnold, also seem set for a 4-2-3-1 setup. Key players expected to start include goalkeeper Basil Fadhil and striker Al Hamadi. No injury or suspension concerns have been confirmed.

Recent Form

France have won four of their last five matches, including a 3-1 victory over Senegal in the World Cup and a friendly win against Northern Ireland. They lost only once during this stretch, a 2-1 defeat to Ivory Coast. Across these games, they scored nine goals and conceded five.

Iraq come in with two wins from their last five but suffered back-to-back losses to Norway (4-1) and Venezuela (2-0). They did draw 1-1 with Spain and secured wins over Andorra and Bolivia, scoring five goals while conceding eight over those matches.

Group I Standings

After the opening fixtures, France sits second in Group I, while Iraq holds fourth place.

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