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France vs Iraq

France vs Iraq is a 2026 FIFA World Cup Group I fixture in Philadelphia, with kickoff at 17:00 ET.

Match details

Date
Monday, June 22, 2026
Kickoff
17:00 ET
Venue
Philadelphia Stadium
Host city
Philadelphia
Stage
Group I

France vs Iraq match guide

Fixture context

France vs Iraq is part of Group I. It is scheduled for Monday, June 22, 2026 at 17:00 ET in Philadelphia. The listed kickoff time follows the host city time zone rather than converting automatically to a visitor device time.

Group I teams

Group I includes France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway. This page keeps the match details separate from the full schedule so users can find a single fixture quickly.

Lineup planning

Open the France or Iraq board to sketch a starting eleven, try a formation, draw tactical arrows, and export a clean PNG for notes or social sharing.

Data note

This independent page summarizes factual schedule data for planning. It does not use official tournament logos, official mascots, team crests, sponsor marks, or ticketing language.

Match FAQ

What time is France vs Iraq?

France vs Iraq kicks off at 17:00 ET on Monday, June 22, 2026.

Where is France vs Iraq played?

France vs Iraq is scheduled for Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia.

Which group is France vs Iraq in?

France vs Iraq is a Group I fixture in the 2026 World Cup schedule.

Is France vs Iraq shown in local time?

Yes. The kickoff is listed as 17:00 ET, which is the host-city local time used for this schedule page.

Can I plan lineups for France vs Iraq?

Yes. Use the linked team boards to arrange a starting eleven, change formations, draw arrows, and export a tactics-board image.

Where can I see the full schedule?

Use the World Cup schedule link to return to the full fixture list by date, group, and knockout round.

Knockout planning guide

What is confirmed?

The match slot, round, date, host city, and kickoff time are listed here so the knockout fixture can be tracked before the teams are known.

Why are there placeholders?

Knockout teams depend on group standings. Placeholders such as Winner 73 or C1 vs F2 identify qualification paths until the bracket is filled.

When will teams appear?

Team names and flags can be added after the relevant group-stage matches and bracket positions are officially settled.