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World Cup favorite France could earn their place in the knockouts today.
Les Bleus will face Iraq in Matchday 2, six days after their tournament debut against Senegal.
France won its first game 3-1, thanks to a goal Bradley Barcola and two from captain Kylian Mbappé. A win today against Iraq will secure their place in the Round of 32, but where they’ll fall in the group won’t be determined until Matchday 3, when they face elite dark horse Norway and star Erling Haaland.
France vs. Iraq: what to know
What: FIFA World Cup 2026, Group stage
When: June 22, 5 p.m. ET
Where: Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Channel: FOX (English), Telemundo (Spanish)
Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free)
Though the Lions of Mesopotamia sit tied at the bottom of Group I (the “Group of Death” at this year’s World Cup), their fate won’t be determined until they face the other team currently sitting at the bottom of the group, Senegal, on Matchday 3.
Here’s everything you need to know about France’s second match of the 2026 World Cup.
France vs. Iraq time
Today’s (June 16) France vs. Iraq match at the World Cup is scheduled to kick off at 5 p.m. ET.
How to watch France vs. Iraq for free
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More coverage on the 2026 FIFA World Cup
France World Cup schedule
Date and timeOpponentTV channelJune 16Senegal (Result: France 3, Senegal 1)June 22, 5 p.m. ETIraq (World Cup – Group I)FOXJune 26, 3 p.m. ETNorway (World Cup – Group I)FOX
Iraq World Cup schedule
Date and timeOpponentTV channelJune 16Norway (Result: Norway 4, Iraq 1)June 22, 5 p.m. ETFrance (World Cup – Group I)FOXJune 26, 3 p.m. ETSenegal (World Cup – Group I)FS1
France World Cup roster
Goalkeepers:
Brice Samba
Mike Maignan
Robin Risser
Defenders:
Malo Gusto
Lucas Digne
Dayot Upamecano
Jules Koundé
Ibrahima Konaté
William Saliba
Theo Hernández
Lucas Hernández
Maxence Lacroix
Midfielders:
Manu Koné
Aurélien Tchouaméni
Michael Olise
N’Golo Kanté
Adrien Rabiot
Warren Zaïre-Emery
Rayan Cherki
Maghnes Akliouche
Forwards:
Ousmane Dembélé
Marcus Thuram
Kylian Mbappé (captain)
Bradley Barcola
Désiré Doué
Jean-Philippe Mateta
Iraq World Cup roster
Goalkeepers:
Fahad Talib
Jalal Hassan
Ahmed Basil
Defenders:
Rebin Sulaka
Hussein Ali
Zaid Tahseen
Akam Hashim
Munaf Younus
Ahmed Maknazi
Mustafa Saadoon
Frans Putros
Midfielders:
Ibrahim Bayesh
Zidane Iqbal
Amir Al-Ammari
Kevin Yakob
Aimar Sher
Marko Farji
Merchas Doski
Zaid Ismael
Forwards:
Youssef Amyn
Ali Al-Hamadi
Mohanad Ali
Ahmed Qasim
Ali Yousif
Ali Jasim
Aymen Hussein (captain)
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