Stadium aerial view — Lincoln Financial Field hosts World Cup 2026 in Philadelphia
Group I · Match 42 · Jun 22, 2026

France VS Iraq

Date
Kickoff
21:00 UTC
Venue
Lincoln Financial Field
City
Philadelphia
Stage
Group I
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

🇫🇷
Group I · Pot 1
FIFA rank#1
CoachDidier Deschamps
CaptainKylian Mbappé
Formation4-2-3-1
Best WC finishChampion
🇮🇶
Group I · Pot 4
FIFA rank#57
CoachGraham Arnold
CaptainAymen Hussein
Formation4-3-3
Best WC finishGroup stage

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