France vs Iraq
France vs Iraq preview
France vs Iraq is one of the most evenly matched fixtures in Group I. France (Seed #33) face Iraq (#35) on Monday, June 22, 2026 at Lincoln Financial Field. With both sides ranked within 2 places of each other, the result is genuinely up for grabs.
Lincoln Financial Field (capacity 69,596) is the open-roof home of the Philadelphia Eagles (NFL), Temple Owls (NCAA). It sits 12m above sea level in Philadelphia. June/July temperatures in Philadelphia average a high of 30°C and a low of 20°C, with notable rainfall — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — France have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). Iraq have appeared at 0 World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
France 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 | France | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Draw sloting | #33 | #35 |
| Confederation | UEFA | AFC |
| WC appearances | 0 | 0 |
| Best WC finish | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Last 5 WCs | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Captain | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Manager | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Players to watch |
Get live France vs Iraq data
// Fetch live data for France vs Iraq
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-22',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is France vs Iraq at the 2026 World Cup?
France vs Iraq is scheduled for Monday, June 22, 2026, kicking off at Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:00:00 UTC at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia.
What stage is France vs Iraq?
France vs Iraq is a Group Stage fixture in Group I at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts France vs Iraq?
Lincoln Financial Field (capacity 69,596, opened 2003, open roof, natural grass) in Philadelphia hosts France vs Iraq.
Who is favoured to win France vs Iraq?
France go in as the lower draw-slot side at Seed #33, with Iraq seeded #35. France's best World Cup finish is To be confirmed; Iraq's is To be confirmed. Live odds for France vs Iraq are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch France 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 France vs Iraq in my timezone?
France vs Iraq kicks off at Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live France vs Iraq stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-22) 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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