Iraq face France in Group I at the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, live from Philadelphia Stadium on June 22, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Location: Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, PA
- TV Channels: FOX, Telemundo
How to Watch Iraq vs. France on June 22, 2026
You can watch France take on Iraq live with DIRECTV on FOX and Telemundo on June 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.
Iraq (0-0-1) vs. France (1-0-0) — Group I Match Preview
Iraq arrive in Philadelphia carrying a 0-0-1 record into their second Group I match against a France side that opened with a win to sit at 1-0-0. The gap in pedigree is stark, with France ranked No. 1 in the world in April 2026 and chasing a third title after lifting the trophy in 1998 and 2018 and finishing as runners-up in 2022, while Iraq are back at the World Cup for the first time since 1986 after a 40-year absence.
France already have goals on the board through Kylian Mbappé, who has scored 2 in the group so far, and Bradley Barcola, who has added 1. Iraq will lean on Aymen Hussein, the striker who supplied their attacking spark with 1 goal in the opener, alongside playmaker Amir Al-Ammari, credited with 1 assist.
Iraq qualified the hard way as the 48th and final team to reach the field, surviving a 21-match campaign across 28 months before edging Bolivia 2-1 in the intercontinental playoff. Didier Deschamps, taking charge of his final tournament, will want a second straight result to tighten France’s grip on top spot, while Iraq need points after dropping their first match to keep their advancement hopes alive.
National TV
FOX, Telemundo
What Time is the France vs. Iraq Match Today?
The Iraq vs. France match starts at 5:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Iraq vs. France?
You can watch Iraq vs. France on FOX and Telemundo.
Players to Watch: Iraq vs. France
Iraq
Aymen Hussein — Forward. Hussein is the focal point of Iraq’s attack and already has 1 goal to his name in Group I after the opener. As the side’s recognized No. 9, he carries the burden of converting the limited chances Iraq create against far stronger opposition.
Amir Al-Ammari — Midfielder. The creator who links Iraq’s midfield to its forwards, Al-Ammari registered 1 assist in the group’s first round of matches. His ability to deliver from open play and set pieces is central to whether Iraq can manufacture anything against a France defense that conceded nothing in its opener.
Zaid Tahseen — Defender. Tahseen has been willing to push forward when the chance arrives, logging 2 shots in Group I, but his primary job in Philadelphia is at the back. Containing France’s runners will demand a disciplined shift from him and the rest of the Iraqi rearguard.
France
Kylian Mbappé — Forward. Mbappé leads France’s scoring with 2 goals in Group I, the headline output from a 1-0-0 start. The captain’s pace in behind and finishing inside the box make him the player Iraq must account for first.
Michael Olise — Midfielder. Olise has slotted into France’s creative role and already has 1 assist in the group stage. His passing range from the right and ability to find runners give Deschamps another route to goal beyond the strikers.
Adrien Rabiot — Midfielder. Rabiot brings height and ball-carrying from central midfield and chipped in with 1 assist in France’s opening match. His engine to cover ground in both boxes gives France a balance that few midfields can match.
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