World Cup 2026 · Group I · Matchday 2
What time is France vs Iraq at World Cup 2026?
Verified 2026-06-15 04:10 UTC·auto-refreshed
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France vs Iraq kicks off Mon 22 Jun at 02:30 IST+1 / 17:00 ET / 22:00 BST, Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Group I, matchday 2.
Form & ranking
France arrive as the higher-ranked side by FIFA world ranking, 56 places above Iraq. France sit 1th in the world; Iraq are 57th. Rankings reflect the April 2026 FIFA list; form and pre-match status are drawn from verified fixtures only.
FIFA Men's World Ranking, 1 April 2026
Kickoff and venue from verified fixtures; last checked 2026-06-15 04:10 UTC.
| Zone | Region | Time | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ET | US Eastern | 17:00 | Mon 22 Jun |
| CT | US Central | 16:00 | Mon 22 Jun |
| PT | US Pacific | 14:00 | Mon 22 Jun |
| BST | UK | 22:00 | Mon 22 Jun |
| CET | Central Europe | 23:00 | Mon 22 Jun |
| IST | India | 02:30+1 | Tue 23 Jun |
| GST | Gulf | 01:00+1 | Tue 23 Jun |
| JST | Japan | 06:00+1 | Tue 23 Jun |
| AEST | Australia East | 07:00+1 | Tue 23 Jun |
Where to watch
India: Unite8 Sports 1 / 2 (HD), streaming via ZEE5 Paid at 02:30+1 IST. No DD Sports telecast; ZEE5 is a paid subscription. USA: Fox / FS1 (English), Telemundo (Spanish). UK: BBC, ITV / STV.
| Country / region | TV | Live stream | Cost | Kick-off (local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | Unite8 Sports 1 / 2 (HD) | ZEE5 | Paid | 02:30+1 IST |
| United States | Fox / FS1 (English), Telemundo (Spanish) | Fox Sports app, Telemundo app | 17:00 ET | |
| United Kingdom | BBC, ITV / STV | BBC iPlayer, ITVX | 22:00 BST | |
| Canada | Bell Media (TSN / CTV) | TSN.ca / TSN app | 17:00 ET | |
| Australia | SBS | SBS On Demand | 07:00+1 AEST | |
| Middle East & North Africa | beIN Sports | beIN / TOD | 01:00+1 GST |
Rights-holders confirmed June 2026 (FIFA, Zee Entertainment, and national broadcasters). Confirm local listings as kickoff nears.
Latest France & Iraq news
Match Facts
| Stage | Group stage, Group I, matchday 2 |
|---|---|
| France (FIFA rank) | 1 |
| Iraq (FIFA rank) | 57 |
| Stadium | Lincoln Financial Field |
| City | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Kickoff (UTC) | 2026-06-22T21:00Z |
| Status | Scheduled |
Group I line-up
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | FIFA | Last / Next |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France • | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | v SEN |
| 2 | Senegal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | v FRA |
| 3 | Norway | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | v IRQ |
| 4 | Iraq • | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57 | v NOR |
Order shown by FIFA ranking before kickoff. Live points, goal difference and qualification scenarios populate here after the first Group I result. The Last / Next column shows each side's most recent result and next opponent.
Other Group I fixtures
| Tue 16 Jun | France vs Senegal | - |
| Tue 16 Jun | Iraq vs Norway | - |
| Tue 23 Jun | Norway vs Senegal | - |
| Fri 26 Jun | Norway vs France | - |
| Fri 26 Jun | Senegal vs Iraq | - |
Other Group I matches, matchday 2
| Tue 23 Jun | Norway vs Senegal | – |
How to watch
The kickoff grid above converts the official FIFA kickoff to nine time zones, so you have the start time wherever you are. Coverage is sold per territory to national rights-holders. Verified broadcasters by country → Full schedule in India Time (IST) →