When is France vs Iraq at World Cup 2026?

France vs Iraq is scheduled for Monday, June 22, 2026 at 21:00 UTC at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

What group are France and Iraq in?

Both teams are in Group I of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Where is France vs Iraq being played?

The match is at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, which has a capacity of 69,596 seats.

What are the FIFA rankings for France and Iraq?

France is ranked #2 and Iraq is ranked #63 in the FIFA World Rankings.

Group Stage · Group I

France vs Iraq

Monday, June 22, 2026 · 21:00 UTC · Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia

France

Les Bleus

FIFA Ranking#2

CoachDidier Deschamps

Key PlayerKylian Mbappe

WC Appearances16

Best FinishWinners (2x: 1998, 2018)

ExpectationsContender

Les Bleus were agonizingly close in 2022, losing the Final on penalties. Mbappe leads a squad of incredible depth seeking redemption and a third star.

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Iraq

Usood Al-Rafidain (Lions of Mesopotamia)

FIFA Ranking#63

CoachJesús Casas

Key PlayerMohanad Ali

WC Appearances2

Best FinishGroup Stage (1986)

ExpectationsUnderdog

Iraq return to the World Cup for the first time since 1986. The Lions of Mesopotamia carry the hopes of a football-mad nation into a group with France.

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