Match 42 · Group I · Matchday 2
Monday, June 22, 2026 · 5:00 PM ET
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Group I standings
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What each team needs
France
With one match played, France needs a result here to stay in contention for the knockout rounds.
Iraq
An opening win over France would be a major statement and strengthen Iraq's chances of progressing.
Team comparison
| Stat | France | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | 3 | 63 |
| World Cup Titles | 2 | 0 |
| World Cup Appearances | 17 | 2 |
| Best WC Finish | Champions (1998, 2018) | Group stage (1986) |
| Manager | Didier Deschamps | Jesús Casas |
| How They Qualified | UEFA — Group D winners (unbeaten) | IC Playoff 2 — winner |
| 2022 World Cup | Runners-up — lost to Argentina on pens | Did not qualify |
| Captain | Kylian Mbappé | Mohanad Ali |
Prediction
France 2 — 1 Iraq
Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. France (ranked 3th) enters as the slight favourite.
Match facts
France have appeared at 17 World Cups. Iraq have appeared at 2.
France are ranked 3th in the world. Iraq are ranked 63th.
France have won the World Cup 2 times.
This match takes place at Lincoln Financial Field, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.
How to watch
| Region | Broadcast |
|---|---|
| USA (English) | FOX / FOX Sports App |
| USA (Spanish) | Telemundo / Peacock |
| UK | BBC / ITV (TBC) |
| Worldwide | FIFA+ (select territories) |
Venue
Lincoln Financial Field · Philadelphia · Capacity: 67,594
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