France vs Iraq World Cup 2026 schedule
Match 42
Group stage - Group I
Scheduled
FRAFrance
IRQIraq
Source kickoff
18:00 ET
Monday, June 22, 2026
Venue local
2026-06-22 18:00
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
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Planning path
United States
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Match overview
France vs Iraq World Cup 2026 schedule context
This is a Group I fixture, so the result contributes directly to the first-round table. For fans, that makes the match useful beyond the single kickoff: it connects to points, goal difference, qualification scenarios and the order of later group matches. If you are following either team, use this page together with the team schedule pages and the full group guide so you can see where this match sits in the three-game group route.
The France vs Iraq World Cup 2026 schedule is useful to track from several angles: the official match number, the source ET kickoff time, the computed UTC time, the venue local time, the host city and the stadium. Keeping those fields together reduces the chance of mixing source time with local time when you are planning a watch party, comparing TV windows, coordinating travel or building a personal World Cup 2026 calendar.
France vs Iraq kickoff time and timezone details
| Task | What to check | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Source date | Monday, June 22, 2026 | The date attached to the source schedule row. |
| Source kickoff | 18:00 ET | Use this as the baseline when comparing against official schedule materials. |
| UTC kickoff | 2026-06-22 22:00 | Useful for calendar imports, international planning and technical schedule checks. |
| Venue local time | 2026-06-22 18:00 | Computed for Philadelphia, United States. |
The full schedule page can convert every fixture into your selected timezone. This match page keeps the source fields visible so you can compare the official ET listing with UTC and the host-city local time. That distinction matters for fans outside North America, because a late match in the host city can become the next calendar day in Europe, Africa, Asia or Oceania.
France vs Iraq team route context
Home side
France team route before Match 42
France has 3 listed group-stage fixtures in this data set, with matches in New York New Jersey, Philadelphia, Boston. Besides this match, the route also points toward Senegal, Norway, which helps fans compare rest days, travel distance and kickoff windows before deciding which fixtures to follow.
Away side
Iraq team route before Match 42
Iraq has 3 listed group-stage fixtures in this data set, with matches in Boston, Philadelphia, Toronto. Besides this match, the route also points toward Norway, Senegal, which helps fans compare rest days, travel distance and kickoff windows before deciding which fixtures to follow.
Team routes
France and Iraq team schedule paths
These route cards keep users moving from one match detail page to the next without returning to the full 104-match table.
France vs Iraq venue and city planning
Philadelphia hosts this fixture at Lincoln Financial Field. The city page groups every listed World Cup 2026 match in the same host market, which is more useful than reading this fixture in isolation if you are comparing multi-match travel routes. Use the city guide to see the local match cluster, then return to this page when you need the exact team, time and source-note fields for this specific fixture.
| Task | What to check | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Host city | Philadelphia | Open the city page to compare every local fixture. |
| Host country | United States | Use official city and stadium sources for transport and venue operations. |
| Stadium | Lincoln Financial Field | Confirm entry, access and matchday information before attending. |
| Source status | mapped-from-schedule-html-cross-checked-by-match-order | Keep this field visible when auditing data changes. |
How to use this World Cup 2026 match schedule page
| Task | What to check | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Check the match | France vs Iraq | Use the matchup, match number and stage before moving into tickets or TV planning. |
| Check the time | 18:00 ET and 2026-06-22 18:00 | Compare source time with venue local time and your own timezone. |
| Check the place | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia | Open the city guide for wider host-city context. |
| Check the route | Group I | Connect this page with team pages, group pages and the bracket path. |
France vs Iraq related planning links
France vs Iraq FAQ
When is France vs Iraq?
The France vs Iraq World Cup 2026 schedule is listed for Monday, June 22, 2026 at 18:00 ET. The computed UTC kickoff is 2026-06-22 22:00, and the venue local time is 2026-06-22 18:00.
Where is France vs Iraq played?
The France vs Iraq World Cup 2026 schedule is listed in Philadelphia at Lincoln Financial Field. Use the linked city guide for more host-city context, stadium grouping and schedule planning.
Is this match part of the group stage or knockout stage?
This match is part of the Group I schedule. It should be read together with the other Group I fixtures.
Can I use this page for ticket or travel decisions?
Use this page as a planning reference, then confirm paid or time-sensitive decisions with FIFA, official ticket channels, the host city, the stadium and authorized broadcasters.