World Cup favorite France could earn their place in the knockouts today.
Les Bleus will face Iraq in Matchday 2, six days after their tournament debut against Senegal.
France won its first game 3-1, thanks to a goal Bradley Barcola and two from captain Kylian Mbappé. A win today against Iraq will secure their place in the Round of 32, but where they’ll fall in the group won’t be determined until Matchday 3, when they face elite dark horse Norway and star Erling Haaland.
France vs. Iraq: what to know
- What: FIFA World Cup 2026, Group stage
- When: June 22, 5 p.m. ET
- Where: Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
- Channel: FOX (English), Telemundo (Spanish)
- Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free)
Though the Lions of Mesopotamia sit tied at the bottom of Group I (the “Group of Death” at this year’s World Cup), their fate won’t be determined until they face the other team currently sitting at the bottom of the group, Senegal, on Matchday 3.
Here’s everything you need to know about France’s second match of the 2026 World Cup.
France vs. Iraq time
Today’s (June 16) France vs. Iraq match at the World Cup is scheduled to kick off at 5 p.m. ET.
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France World Cup schedule
| Date and time | Opponent | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| June 16 | Senegal (Result: France 3, Senegal 1) | |
| June 22, 5 p.m. ET | Iraq (World Cup – Group I) | FOX |
| June 26, 3 p.m. ET | Norway (World Cup – Group I) | FOX |
Iraq World Cup schedule
| Date and time | Opponent | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| June 16 | Norway (Result: Norway 4, Iraq 1) | |
| June 22, 5 p.m. ET | France (World Cup – Group I) | FOX |
| June 26, 3 p.m. ET | Senegal (World Cup – Group I) | FS1 |
France World Cup roster
Goalkeepers:
- Brice Samba
- Mike Maignan
- Robin Risser
Defenders:
- Malo Gusto
- Lucas Digne
- Dayot Upamecano
- Jules Koundé
- Ibrahima Konaté
- William Saliba
- Theo Hernández
- Lucas Hernández
- Maxence Lacroix
Midfielders:
- Manu Koné
- Aurélien Tchouaméni
- Michael Olise
- N’Golo Kanté
- Adrien Rabiot
- Warren Zaïre-Emery
- Rayan Cherki
- Maghnes Akliouche
Forwards:
- Ousmane Dembélé
- Marcus Thuram
- Kylian Mbappé (captain)
- Bradley Barcola
- Désiré Doué
- Jean-Philippe Mateta
Iraq World Cup roster
Goalkeepers:
- Fahad Talib
- Jalal Hassan
- Ahmed Basil
Defenders:
- Rebin Sulaka
- Hussein Ali
- Zaid Tahseen
- Akam Hashim
- Munaf Younus
- Ahmed Maknazi
- Mustafa Saadoon
- Frans Putros
Midfielders:
- Ibrahim Bayesh
- Zidane Iqbal
- Amir Al-Ammari
- Kevin Yakob
- Aimar Sher
- Marko Farji
- Merchas Doski
- Zaid Ismael
Forwards:
- Youssef Amyn
- Ali Al-Hamadi
- Mohanad Ali
- Ahmed Qasim
- Ali Yousif
- Ali Jasim
- Aymen Hussein (captain)
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