France meet Iraq in a group stage Group I tie at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. France are two-time world champions and 2022 runners-up, among the strongest squads in the world. Captained by Kylian Mbappé and coached by Didier Deschamps, Les Bleus possess extraordinary depth. They are perennial favourites to lift the trophy.
Iraq arrive with their own ambitions. Iraq return to the World Cup for the first time since their sole appearance in 1986. The Lions of Mesopotamia, 2007 Asian Cup champions, secured qualification under coach Graham Arnold. Their return marks a proud milestone for Iraqi football.
France face Iraq on Mon Jun 22 · 9:00 PM GMT at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia.
Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, USA (capacity 69,596).
It is a Group Stage (Group I) fixture at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
France 3 – 0 Iraq.