- Stage
- Group I
- Date
- Capacity
- 68K
- Roof
- Open
Kickoff in your time zone
Local times in the markets that follow this match most closely. Daylight saving rules already factored in.
Eastern (NYC)
Mon, Jun 22, 5:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Mon, Jun 22, 2:00 PM
Mexico City
Mon, Jun 22, 3:00 PM
London (UK)
Mon, Jun 22, 10:00 PM
The teams
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field
FIFA tournament name Philadelphia Stadium — capacity 67,500, open-air. The match is hosted in Philadelphia.
Transit on match day
SEPTA Broad Street Line directly to AT&T Station next to Lincoln Financial Field (~10 min from Center City)
Climate (June 2026)
Warm, humid — 18-29°C
Airports
Philadelphia International (PHL)
Where to stay
Center City, Old City, Fishtown
Full travel guide: Philadelphia World Cup 2026 host city →
Group I standings preview
All four teams in this group, ordered by FIFA pot. Top two and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
| Pot | Team | FIFA rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇫🇷 France | #1 |
| 2 | 🇸🇳 Senegal | #14 |
| 2 | 🇳🇴 Norway | #31 |
| 4 | 🇮🇶 Iraq | #57 |
Other Group I fixtures
Watch all six group games to see how the standings unfold.
Group I Jun 16 · 19:00 UTC
France vs Senegal
Group I Jun 16 · 22:00 UTC
Iraq vs Norway
Group I Jun 22 · 00:00 UTC (next day)
Norway vs Senegal
Group I Jun 26 · 19:00 UTC
Norway vs France
Group I Jun 26 · 19:00 UTC
Senegal vs Iraq
Other matches on
3 other World Cup 2026 matches kick off the same day.
Group I 00:00 UTC (next day) · New York New Jersey Stadium
Norway vs Senegal
Group J 03:00 UTC (next day) · San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
Jordan vs Algeria
Group J 17:00 UTC · Dallas Stadium
Argentina vs Austria
Other matches at Lincoln Financial Field
5 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.
Group E Jun 14 · 23:00 UTC
Ivory Coast vs Ecuador
Group C Jun 19 · 00:30 UTC (next day)
Brazil vs Haiti
Group E Jun 25 · 20:00 UTC
Curaçao vs Ivory Coast
Group L Jun 27 · 21:00 UTC
Croatia vs Ghana
R16 Jul 4 · 21:00 UTC
Winner of Match 74 vs Winner of Match 77
France vs Iraq — FAQ
When is France vs Iraq kicking off?
June 22, 2026 at 21:00 UTC (Lincoln Financial Field local time depends on the city).
Where is France vs Iraq being played?
Lincoln Financial Field (FIFA tournament name: Philadelphia Stadium) in Philadelphia. Capacity 67,500, open-air.
What stage is this match?
Group-stage Group I fixture. Top two of every group plus eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
Where can I watch France's match in the United States?
FOX · Telemundo has the US English-language rights. TF1 · M6 is the primary broadcaster in France.
How do I get to Lincoln Financial Field on match day?
SEPTA Broad Street Line directly to AT&T Station next to Lincoln Financial Field (~10 min from Center City)
Who else is in Group I?
France, Senegal, Norway, Iraq. The group is decided across three matchdays — see the full schedule below.
What kickoff time is this in different time zones?
Eastern (NYC): Mon, Jun 22, 5:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Mon, Jun 22, 2:00 PM · Mexico City: Mon, Jun 22, 3:00 PM · London (UK): Mon, Jun 22, 10:00 PM