Match 42 · Group Stage · Group I

FrancevsIraq

Kickoff

Stadium:: Mon 22 Jun, 17:00 (EDT) · Philadelphia
France:: Mon 22 Jun, 23:00 (GMT+2)
Iraq:: Tue 23 Jun, 00:00 (GMT+3)
UTC:: Mon 22 Jun, 21:00 (UTC)

Venue

Stadium:: Lincoln Financial Field
City:: Philadelphia, USA
Capacity:: 69,000
Coords:: 39.90°N 75.17°W

The story of this one

France meet Iraq at Lincoln Financial Field on Monday, June 22, 2026, match 42 of the tournament and the pivot of the group — by now both sides know exactly what a win is worth. Group I sends its top two through automatically, with the eight best third-placed teams across all twelve groups also advancing — so neither side can afford a flat ninety minutes.

Philadelphia provides the stage — home of the Philadelphia Eagles; its steep stands generate a famously hostile wall of noise. Kickoff is 17:00 stadium time (EDT); fans of France and Iraq can check the exact hour back home in the times panel below.

Make your pick

France1

Iraq1

★ Joker (2/2)

Doubles this match — use them wisely

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