France vs. Iraq: Kickoff Time, TV Channel, and Streaming Info for World Cup 2026 Match

The clash between France and Iraq is set to take place on Monday, June 22, with the match kicking off at 5 p.m. local time at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

Match Timing Across U.S. Time Zones

The match will be broadcast nationally on Fox in the United States. Fans can also stream the game live through platforms like fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website.

Fubo stands out as a solid streaming option, offering a free trial for new subscribers. This lets viewers access over 100 top channels including ESPN, ABC, CBS, and Fox without cable.

Upcoming World Cup Matches

On June 22, besides France vs. Iraq, other matches scheduled (all times Eastern) include:

• Argentina vs. Austria at 1 p.m.
• Norway vs. Senegal at 8 p.m.
• Jordan vs. Algeria at 11 p.m.

On June 23, key fixtures are:

• Portugal vs. Uzbekistan at 1 p.m.
• England vs. Ghana at 4 p.m.
• Panama vs. Croatia at 7 p.m.
• Colombia vs. DR Congo at 10 p.m.

Background on the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, marking the first time it's hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Matches will take place across 16 cities in North America, including major U.S. locations such as Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Seattle. Canadian venues include Toronto and Vancouver, while Mexico will host games in Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.

This World Cup expands to feature 48 teams instead of the previous 32, leading to more games overall—104 matches in total covering group stages through the final.

The final is slated for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, officially named New York-New Jersey Stadium for the event.

Broadcast and Streaming Details

U.S. viewers can catch English-language matches on FOX and FS1, both accessible via fubo without cable. Spanish-language coverage will appear on Telemundo and Universo, available through DIRECTV and Peacock streaming platforms.

France’s Chances

France enters the tournament as a strong contender, having won in 2018 and finished runner-up in 2022. Their talent pool suggests they can make a deep run, but advancing past the group stage remains their first challenge.