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Arguably the most talented team in the World Cup, France will face Iraq in their next Group I game on Monday, June 22.
After finishing as the runner-up in the last edition of the tournament, France will try to finish the job this year. They previously won the World Cup title in 1998 and 2018.
Iraq are making just their second appearance in the World Cup. They previously qualified for the World Cup in 1986, failing to escape the group stage.
Here is everything you need to know about France vs. Iraq, including TV and streaming options for the World Cup match.
France vs. Iraq live stream, TV channel
- TV channel: Fox
- Live stream: fubo, Fox One, Fox Sports app/website
France vs. Iraq will air nationally on Fox in the United States with streaming options available on its dedicated platforms.
The best place to catch the match is on streaming service fubo, with new customers able to sign up a for a FREE trial.
Fubo offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)
What time does France vs. Iraq start?
This World Cup clash kicks off on Monday, June 22, at 5 p.m. local time at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
Here's how that time translates across the United States:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Monday, June 22 | 5 p.m. |
| Central Time | Monday, June 22 | 4 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Monday, June 22 | 3 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Monday, June 22 | 2 p.m. |
World Cup schedule today and tomorrow
(All times Eastern)
Monday, 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.)
Tuesday, 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.)
MORE: Complete World Cup schedule and fixtures
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2026 FIFA World Cup FAQs
When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to run from June 11 through July 19, 2026. It will be the first World Cup hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Where is the 2026 FIFA World Cup being played?
The 2026 World Cup will be played across 16 host cities in North America, with matches taking place in the United States, Canada and Mexico. It will be the first men's World Cup hosted by three countries.
The 16 host cities are Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Seattle in the United States; Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; and Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey in Mexico.
How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams, expanding from the 32-team format used in previous tournaments. The larger field also means more matches, more knockout-round games and more countries involved than ever before.
The 48 teams are 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.
How many games are in the 2026 World Cup?
There will be 104 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. That includes the group stage, knockout rounds and the final.
Can I stream the 2026 World Cup?
Yes. Streaming options will depend on the match, language and broadcast partner. In the U.S., Fox Sports lists FOX and FS1, which are available on fubo for English-language coverage, while Telemundo will stream every match live on Peacock and the Telemundo App for Spanish-language coverage.
What channel is the 2026 World Cup on?
In the U.S., English-language matches are expected across FOX and FS1, which are available on fubo for those without cable, while Spanish-language coverage will air on Telemundo and Universo, which you can stream on DIRECTV and Peacock. Check the schedule for the specific match you want to watch.
When is the 2026 World Cup final?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026. The match will be played at New York-New Jersey Stadium, FIFA's tournament name for MetLife Stadium.
What time do World Cup games start?
Kickoff times vary by date, host city and round. Because the tournament is being played across multiple time zones in the United States, Canada and Mexico, fans should check the official match schedule for start times in their local time zone.
Is the United States playing in the 2026 World Cup?
Yes. The United States automatically qualified for the 2026 World Cup as one of the three host nations, along with Canada and Mexico.
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