France vs. Iraq: Live Stream, TV Channel, and Kickoff Time for World Cup Group I Match

The highly skilled French team is set to face Iraq in their upcoming Group I match on Monday, June 22. France, who were runners-up in the previous tournament, aim to claim the title once more after winning it in 1998 and 2018.

Iraq will make only their second World Cup appearance, having previously played in 1986 but not advancing past the group stage.

Broadcast and Streaming Information

The match will be broadcast nationally on Fox in the United States. Fans can also watch through streaming platforms such as fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website.

fubo offers a free trial for new users, providing access to ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and over 100 other live TV channels and sports without needing cable.

Match Timing Details

The kickoff is scheduled for Monday, June 22, at 5 p.m. local time at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

World Cup Schedule Highlights

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

2026 FIFA World Cup Overview

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will run from June 11 through July 19, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico — marking the first time three countries have co-hosted the event.

Matches will take place in 16 cities spanning the three countries: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle (USA); Toronto, Vancouver (Canada); Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey (Mexico).

This tournament expands to 48 teams, up from 32, increasing the total matches to 104. Teams include Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Curaçao, Czechia, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, United States, Uruguay, and Uzbekistan.

Watching the 2026 World Cup

In the U.S., English broadcasts are expected on FOX and FS1, both available on fubo for those without cable. Spanish-language coverage will be on Telemundo and Universo, which can be streamed via DIRECTV and Peacock.

The final is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the New York-New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium).