England vs Iraq
England vs Iraq preview
England vs Iraq pits England (FIFA #4) against Iraq (#58) in Group H on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Arrowhead Stadium. England go in as the favoured side on FIFA Ranking alone, but Iraq have group stage as their World Cup high-water mark.
Arrowhead Stadium (capacity 76,416) is the open-roof home of the Kansas City Chiefs (NFL). It sits 256m above sea level in Kansas City. June/July temperatures in Kansas City average a high of 31°C and a low of 19°C, with notable rainfall — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — England have appeared at 17 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: QF, 4th, QF, R16, QF). Iraq have appeared at 2 World Cups (last five: DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
England vs Iraq — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | England | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #4 | #58 |
| Confederation | UEFA | AFC |
| WC appearances | 17 | 2 |
| Best WC finish | Champions (1966) | Group stage |
| Last 5 WCs | QF, 4th, QF, R16, QF | DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ |
| Captain | Harry Kane | Aymen Hussein |
| Manager | Thomas Tuchel | Graham Arnold |
| Players to watch | Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka | Aymen Hussein, Zidane Iqbal, Ali Al-Hamadi |
Get live England vs Iraq data
// Fetch live data for England vs Iraq
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-27',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is England vs Iraq at the 2026 World Cup?
England vs Iraq is scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2026, kicking off at Sat, 27 Jun 2026 19:00:00 UTC at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City.
What stage is England vs Iraq?
England vs Iraq is a Group Stage fixture in Group H at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts England vs Iraq?
Arrowhead Stadium (capacity 76,416, opened 1972, open roof, natural grass) in Kansas City hosts England vs Iraq.
Who is favoured to win England vs Iraq?
England go in as the higher-ranked side at FIFA #4, with Iraq ranked #58. England's best World Cup finish is Champions (1966); Iraq's is Group stage. Live odds for England vs Iraq are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch England vs Iraq?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for England vs Iraq in my timezone?
England vs Iraq kicks off at Sat, 27 Jun 2026 19:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live England vs Iraq stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-27) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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