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

The highly skilled French team will take on Iraq on Monday, June 22, in a Group I match of the World Cup. France, who finished second in the last tournament, aims to claim the title this year after previous wins in 1998 and 2018.

Iraq appears for only their second World Cup, having first qualified in 1986 but never advancing past the group stage.

Viewing Options for France vs. Iraq

In the United States, Fox holds national broadcast rights for the match. Fans can also stream the game through platforms such as fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website.

New users can try fubo with a free trial, offering access to ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and over 100 other live TV and sports channels without cable. Taxes and fees may apply depending on the plan.

Match Start Time Across U.S. Time Zones

The match kicks off at 5 p.m. local time at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Here is the start time converted for different U.S. time zones:

  • Eastern Time: 5 p.m.
  • Central Time: 4 p.m.
  • Mountain Time: 3 p.m.
  • Pacific Time: 2 p.m.

Other Matches on June 22 and 23 (Eastern Time)

  • June 22: Argentina vs. Austria (1 p.m.)
  • June 22: France vs. Iraq (5 p.m.)
  • June 22: Norway vs. Senegal (8 p.m.)
  • June 22: Jordan vs. Algeria (11 p.m.)
  • June 23: Portugal vs. Uzbekistan (1 p.m.)
  • June 23: England vs. Ghana (4 p.m.)
  • June 23: Panama vs. Croatia (7 p.m.)
  • June 23: Colombia vs. DR Congo (10 p.m.)

Key Facts About the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 tournament runs from June 11 to July 19 and will be the first hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches will take place in 16 cities across North America, including Philadelphia, New York/New Jersey, Toronto, Mexico City, and others.

This World Cup expands to 48 teams, up from 32, allowing more nations and games. There will be a total of 104 matches encompassing group stages and knockout rounds.

U.S. viewers can watch English-language broadcasts on FOX and FS1, both accessible through fubo. Spanish-language coverage is available on Telemundo and Universo, streaming via Peacock and DIRECTV.

The final is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, labeled as New York-New Jersey Stadium for the event.

The United States qualifies automatically as a host nation, alongside Canada and Mexico.

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