France vs. Iraq, for the World Cup 2026: day, time, TV, and how to watch online

France and Iraq are set to clash on Monday, June 22, in what is anticipated to be one of the most one-sided matches of the initial stage of the FIFA World Cup USA-Mexico-Canada 2026. The Group I encounter is scheduled for 6 p.m. Argentinian time at the Philadelphia stadium.

France, considered a strong contender for the title, began their campaign with a convincing 3-1 victory over Senegal. The team, managed by Didier Deschamps, boasts a star-studded squad featuring talents like Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise, and Ousmane Dembélé. France has a recent history of success, having won the 2018 World Cup, finished as runners-up in 2022, and reached the Euro 2024 final.

In stark contrast, Iraq started their World Cup journey with a 4-1 defeat against Norway. The Asian team, participating in their second World Cup after their debut in 1986 where they lost all three group games, faces a daunting challenge. They entered the tournament through an international playoff, defeating Bolivia 2-1. Iraq must secure a positive result to maintain any hope of advancing from a group considered highly competitive.

The match will be broadcast live on DSports and available online via DGO, Paramount+, and Flow. The betting odds heavily favor France, with odds for an Iraqi victory reaching as high as 41.0.