France vs Iraq Preview

France vs Iraq

Competition –  2026 World Cup 

Stadium: Lincoln Financial Field

Date: 22nd June 2026

Kick-off time – 22:00 GMT

Monday’s Group I fixture at Lincoln Financial Field sees France take on Iraq, with Les Bleus sitting second on goal difference behind group leaders Norway after an impressive opening win. Iraq, meanwhile, head into this contest bottom of the table and facing a daunting task against one of the tournament favourites.

France’s tournament opener produced a 3-1 victory over Senegal on 16th June, a result that underlines their attacking quality heading into the knockout stages. Prior to that, they beat Northern Ireland 3-1 at home in a pre-tournament friendly. Before that, they lost 1-2 at home to Ivory Coast. Earlier in this run they won 1-3 away to Colombia, and in their oldest result here they beat Brazil 1-2 away. Les Bleus have scored freely throughout this run and possess a frontline capable of breaking down any defence in the tournament.

Iraq’s World Cup bow brought a heavy 4-1 defeat at home to Norway on 16th June, a result that leaves them bottom of Group I with work to do. Prior to that, they lost 0-2 at home to Venezuela in a warm-up friendly. Before that, they drew 1-1 away to Spain. Earlier in this run they beat Andorra 1-0 at home, and in their oldest result here they won 2-1 at home to Bolivia. The Lions of Mesopotamia have shown they can compete with mid-table opposition, but the step up against France represents arguably their toughest test of the tournament so far.

There is no previous meeting on record between these two nations, making this the first-ever fixture between France and Iraq.

France sit second on three points and a goal difference of +2, just behind Norway on +3, while Iraq prop up the group on zero points having conceded four goals in their opener. A France win here would move them to six points and put them in a commanding position to qualify, while Iraq desperately need a positive result to keep any realistic hope alive heading into the final round.

In the UK, this match is live on BBC One and available to stream via BBC iPlayer. In the United States, viewers can watch on FOX Network or fuboTV. French fans can follow the action on M6 or beIN Sports 1, while Iraqi viewers can tune in on beIN SPORTS CONNECT or Al Rabiaa Sport TV.

Possible Lineups

France (4-2-3-1) Maignan, Koundé, Upamecano, Saliba, Hernández, Tchouaméni, Rabiot, Doué, Dembélé, Olise, Mbappé

Iraq (4-4-2) Hassan, Doski, Hashem, Tahseen, Jasim, Al-Ammari, Ismael, Hussein, Ali, Bayesh, Al Hamadi


Group I Table

Pos Team MP W D L GF GA GD P
1 Norway 1 1 0 0 4 1 +3 3
2 France 1 1 0 0 3 1 +2 3
3 Senegal 1 0 0 1 1 3 -2 0
4 Iraq 1 0 0 1 1 4 -3 0

France Form

Result Home Team Score Away Team Competition Date
France 3-1 Senegal World Cup 16.06.26
France 3-1 Northern Ireland Friendly 08.06.26
France 1-2 Ivory Coast Friendly 04.06.26
Colombia 1-3 France Friendly 29.03.26
Brazil 1-2 France Friendly 26.03.26

Iraq Form

Result Home Team Score Away Team Competition Date
Iraq 1-4 Norway World Cup 16.06.26
Iraq 0-2 Venezuela Friendly 10.06.26
🤝 Spain 1-1 Iraq Friendly 04.06.26
Iraq 1-0 Andorra Friendly 29.05.26
Iraq 2-1 Bolivia World Cup 01.04.26

Head-to-Head

No previous meetings on record between these two nations.


TV Listings / Streaming

Country Channel
Great Britain BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live
Ireland RTE 2, RTE Player, BBC One, BBC iPlayer
USA FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo
France M6, M6+, beIN Sports 1
Iraq beIN SPORTS CONNECT, Al Rabiaa Sport TV, Almanasa
Germany Das Erste, ORF eins, MagentaTV
Australia SBS, SBS On Demand
Canada TSN1, TSN+, RDS
Italy DAZN Italia
Spain DAZN Spain, DAZN Mundial

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