The France vs Iraq Live showdown on June 22 is a must-watch Group I clash at Lincoln Financial Field — here’s the kick-off time, every broadcaster, both squads, and a prediction you won’t want to miss.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | France vs Iraq |
| Date | Monday, June 22, 2026 |
| Kick-off (ET) | 5:00 PM ET |
| Kick-off (GMT) | 9:00 PM GMT |
| Kick-off (BST) | 10:00 PM BST |
| Kick-off (France Local) | 11:00 PM CEST |
| Kick-off (Iraq Local) | 12:00 AM AST (June 23) |
| Venue | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, USA |
| Stage | Group I — Group Stage |
How to Watch France vs Iraq Live Stream Online
USA — FOX / FOX One
- Visit foxone.com or download the FOX One app on your device.
- Sign in with your TV provider credentials or subscribe directly at $19.99/month.
- Navigate to the FIFA World Cup 2026 section and select France vs Iraq.
- The match is also free to watch on FOX if you have a cable or satellite package.
Canada — TSN / CTV
- Visit tsn.ca or download the TSN app on iOS or Android.
- Log in with your TSN subscription (TSN+ costs $29.99/month for cord-cutters) or your cable provider credentials.
- Some matches may be available free on CTV via the CTV app — check the schedule before kick-off.
- Search for France vs Iraq in the live TV section and stream directly.
UK — BBC iPlayer
- Visit bbc.co.uk/iplayer or download the BBC iPlayer app.
- No subscription is required — simply sign in with a free BBC account.
- Navigate to the FIFA World Cup 2026 section and select France vs Iraq (BBC One, 10:00 PM BST).
- BBC iPlayer is available on smart TVs, mobiles, tablets, and desktop browsers.
Australia — SBS On Demand
- Visit sbs.com.au or download the SBS On Demand app on your device.
- Create a free SBS account — no subscription or payment is required.
- Search for the FIFA World Cup 2026 section and select France vs Iraq.
- SBS holds exclusive free-to-air rights in Australia; no paid subscription is needed.
France — M6+ / beIN Sports Connect
- Visit m6plus.fr or download the M6+ app for free streaming.
- M6 holds free-to-air rights to all France matches — no subscription required.
- For every game of the tournament, subscribe to beIN Sports Connect at beinsports.com.
- Search for France vs Iraq in the live sports section and stream at 11:00 PM CEST.
Iraq — beIN Sports Connect
- Visit beinsports.com or download the beIN Sports app on your device.
- Subscribe to beIN Sports; it is the exclusive MENA broadcaster for the 2026 World Cup.
- Navigate to the FIFA World Cup 2026 section and select France vs Iraq.
- The match kicks off at midnight local Iraq time (AST) into June 23 — set your alarm.
Which TV Channels Will Broadcast France vs Iraq?
| Region | TV Channel(s) | Kick-off Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|
| USA | FOX | 5:00 PM ET |
| Canada | TSN / CTV | 5:00 PM ET |
| UK | BBC One | 10:00 PM BST |
| Australia | SBS / SBS Viceland | 7:00 AM AEST (June 23) |
| France | M6 / beIN Sports | 11:00 PM CEST |
| Iraq | beIN Sports | 12:00 AM AST (June 23) |
In the UK, BBC One provides completely free-to-air coverage with no subscription required.
Australian fans on SBS are equally fortunate — the entire 2026 World Cup is free, marking 40 years of SBS World Cup broadcasting.
Match Preview
France enter this fixture as the world’s top-ranked nation and already favourites to win Group I, while Iraq — making their first World Cup appearance in 40 years — need a result after opening against Norway.
Didier Deschamps is expected to deploy a fluid 4-3-3 with Kylian Mbappé leading the line, supported by Ousmane Dembélé and Michael Olise, against an Iraq side coached by Graham Arnold who will likely sit deep in a compact 4-5-1 and look to frustrate.
Iraq will be without key players subject to fitness following the Norway opener, while France may rotate selectively given a congested schedule — though Deschamps is unlikely to take any chances against a side his team have never faced before in their history.
France Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026
| # | Position | Player Name | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Mike Maignan | AC Milan |
| 2 | GK | Brice Samba | Rennes |
| 3 | GK | Robin Risser | Lens |
| 4 | DEF | Jules Koundé | Barcelona |
| 5 | DEF | William Saliba | Arsenal |
| 6 | DEF | Dayot Upamecano | Bayern Munich |
| 7 | DEF | Ibrahima Konaté | Liverpool |
| 8 | DEF | Theo Hernandez | Al-Hilal |
| 9 | DEF | Lucas Hernandez | Paris Saint-Germain |
| 10 | DEF | Malo Gusto | Chelsea |
| 11 | DEF | Lucas Digne | Aston Villa |
| 12 | DEF | Maxence Lacroix | Crystal Palace |
| 13 | MID | Aurélien Tchouaméni | Real Madrid |
| 14 | MID | Adrien Rabiot | AC Milan |
| 15 | MID | N’Golo Kanté | Fenerbahçe |
| 16 | MID | Warren Zaïre-Emery | Paris Saint-Germain |
| 17 | MID | Manu Koné | Roma |
| 18 | FWD | Kylian Mbappé | Real Madrid |
| 19 | FWD | Ousmane Dembélé | Paris Saint-Germain |
| 20 | FWD | Michael Olise | Bayern Munich |
| 21 | FWD | Marcus Thuram | Inter Milan |
| 22 | FWD | Bradley Barcola | Paris Saint-Germain |
| 23 | FWD | Désiré Doué | Paris Saint-Germain |
| 24 | FWD | Rayan Cherki | Manchester City |
| 25 | FWD | Jean-Philippe Mateta | Crystal Palace |
| 26 | FWD | Maghnes Akliouche | Monaco |
Key Players to Watch
- Kylian Mbappé: France’s captain and talisman enters the tournament with 12 World Cup goals — just four away from Miroslav Klose’s all-time record — and will be Iraq’s biggest headache.
- Ousmane Dembélé: The reigning Ballon d’Or winner is in the form of his life and will look to stretch Iraq’s defensive lines from the right flank.
- Aurélien Tchouaméni: The Real Madrid midfielder anchors Deschamps’ pressing system and will be crucial in winning the midfield battle against Arnold’s compact setup.
Iraq Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026
| # | Position | Player Name | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Jalal Hassan (C) | Al-Zawraa |
| 2 | GK | Mohammed Hameed | Al-Shorta |
| 3 | GK | Fahad Tariq | Al-Talaba |
| 4 | DEF | Rebin Sulaka | Port FC |
| 5 | DEF | Merchas Doski | Viktoria Plzeň |
| 6 | DEF | Hussein Ali | Pogoń Szczecin |
| 7 | DEF | Frans Putros | Persib |
| 8 | DEF | Manaf Younis | Al-Shorta |
| 9 | DEF | Mustafa Sadoon | Al-Shorta |
| 10 | DEF | Zaid Tahseen | Pakhtakor |
| 11 | DEF | Ahmed Yahya | Al-Shorta |
| 12 | DEF | Akam Hashim | Al-Zawraa |
| 13 | MID | Amir Al-Ammari | Cracovia |
| 14 | MID | Zidane Iqbal | FC Utrecht |
| 15 | MID | Ibrahim Bayesh | Al-Dhafra |
| 16 | MID | Youssef Amyn | AEK Larnaca |
| 17 | MID | Ali Jasim | Al-Najma |
| 18 | MID | Zaid Ismail | Al-Talaba |
| 19 | MID | Aimar Sher | Sarpsborg |
| 20 | MID | Kevin Yakob | AGF |
| 21 | MID | Marko Farji | Venezia FC |
| 22 | MID | Ahmed Qasem | Nashville SC |
| 23 | FWD | Aymen Hussein | Al-Karma |
| 24 | FWD | Ali Al-Hamadi | Ipswich Town |
| 25 | FWD | Mohanad Ali | Dibba |
| 26 | FWD | Ali Yousif | Al-Talaba |
Key Players to Watch
- Aymen Hussein: Iraq’s leading striker and top scorer in qualification with nine goals — if the Lions of Mesopotamia are to cause an upset, it runs through him.
- Ali Al-Hamadi: The first Iraqi ever to play in the Premier League, Al-Hamadi scored in the playoff victory over Bolivia and brings genuine pace and directness to the attack.
- Zidane Iqbal: The Manchester United academy graduate, now at FC Utrecht, is the creative engine in Iraq’s midfield and their most technically gifted player.
Upcoming Match Schedule
France — Next Fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Stage | Venue | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2026 | Senegal | Group I | MetLife Stadium | 3:00 PM |
| June 22, 2026 | Iraq | Group I | Lincoln Financial Field | 5:00 PM |
| June 26, 2026 | Norway | Group I | Gillette Stadium | 3:00 PM |
Iraq — Next Fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Stage | Venue | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2026 | Norway | Group I | Gillette Stadium | 6:00 PM |
| June 22, 2026 | France | Group I | Lincoln Financial Field | 5:00 PM |
| June 26, 2026 | Senegal | Group I | BMO Field | 3:00 PM |
France vs Iraq Prediction
France hold every advantage here — world ranking, squad depth, individual quality, and tournament pedigree — and with Deschamps needing to secure qualification before the Norway decider, Les Bleus will be motivated to get the job done efficiently and early.
Iraq deserve enormous credit for qualifying, and Graham Arnold has built a disciplined, well-organised side capable of frustrating bigger nations, but the gulf in class against a Mbappé-led French attack is simply too great to bridge over 90 minutes.
- Predicted score: France 3–0 Iraq — though in football, the story is never fully written until the final whistle.
FAQs
What time is France vs Iraq kick-off?
France vs Iraq kicks off at 5:00 PM ET / 10:00 PM BST / 11:00 PM CEST on Monday, June 22, 2026. Iraqi fans will need to stay up late, with the match starting at midnight local time.
Where can I watch France vs Iraq in the UK?
The match is on BBC One, free to air, kicking off at 10:00 PM BST. You can also stream it live and for free via BBC iPlayer on any device without a subscription.
Have France and Iraq ever played each other before?
France and Iraq have never met in any international fixture — making this a genuine first encounter in the history of both nations, whether in a friendly or competitive match.
Who is the key player to watch for Iraq?
Striker Aymen Hussein is Iraq’s most important player — he scored nine goals during qualification and will lead the line in what is the Lions of Mesopotamia’s first World Cup appearance since 1986.
What is the predicted result for France vs Iraq?
France are overwhelming favourites given their world-number-one ranking and a squad packed with elite talent. A comfortable French victory is the most likely outcome, though Iraq’s organisational discipline under Graham Arnold could keep the scoreline respectable.
