France vs Iraq — Live Score, How to Watch & Preview

France vs Iraq kicks off in GROUP I of the 2026 World Cup. Below you’ll find the live score, the kickoff time in your own timezone, exactly where to watch in every country, the full head-to-head record and the key players to watch.

Match preview

France enter this Group I clash as overwhelming favorites, boasting a squad packed with world-class talent. Didier Deschamps' side combines defensive solidity with lethal counter-attacking speed, led by Kylian Mbappé's explosive runs. Iraq, meanwhile, qualified impressively from Asia but face a massive step up in class. Their disciplined defensive structure and set-piece threat, particularly from striker Aymen Hussein, could trouble a French backline that sometimes switches off. Iraq will likely sit deep and rely on quick transitions through Ibrahim Bayesh. For France, controlling midfield through Aurélien Tchouaméni and Antoine Griezmann's creativity will be key. A win is essential for Les Bleus to top the group, while Iraq will aim to frustrate and snatch a historic point.

Key players to watch

France

Kylian Mbappé (Paris Saint-Germain) — The tournament's most feared attacker, his pace and finishing can dismantle any defense.
Antoine Griezmann (Atlético Madrid) — France's creative hub, linking play and providing crucial assists.
Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid) — Anchors midfield, breaking up play and distributing efficiently.

Iraq

Aymen Hussein (Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya) — Iraq's main goal threat, strong in the air and clinical inside the box.
Ibrahim Bayesh (Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya) — Creative midfielder with excellent dribbling and passing range.
Jalal Hassan (Al-Zawraa) — Experienced goalkeeper, capable of making crucial saves to keep Iraq in the game.

How to watch France vs Iraq — by country

Kickoff is … in your local time. Here’s the official broadcaster and stream in each country:

Australia

Australia: SBS has exclusive rights and is keeping the whole tournament free. All 104 matches air live and free on SBS, SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand — no subscription needed.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh: A consortium of state broadcaster BTV, T Sports and Star News has secured the rights (confirmed days before kickoff after an earlier deal collapsed). Matches air live on BTV (free-to-air), with T Sports and Star News on cable and the T Sports app/website for streaming. As terms were only just finalised, confirm exact channel splits with local listings.

Brazil

Brazil: Grupo Globo carries every Brazil match, the final and half the remaining games across TV Globo, SporTV and Globoplay. CazéTV streams all 104 matches live and free in 4K on YouTube, and free-to-air channel SBT shows a selection including Brazil games and knockouts. Easiest free option: CazéTV on YouTube.

Canada

Canada: Bell Media is the official broadcaster. All 104 matches air on TSN (English) and RDS (French) via cable, with select games — including Canada's matches, the opener and the final — free over the air on CTV. Stream on TSN+, the RDS app, or Crave.

Germany

Germany: Deutsche Telekom''s MagentaTV holds rights to all 104 matches (44 exclusive), requiring a subscription. ARD and ZDF each show 30 matches free-to-air — including all Germany games, the opening match, semi-finals and final — on TV and their online streams.

India

India: Zee Entertainment holds the official rights. All 104 matches air on the new Unite8 Sports 1/1 HD (Hindi) and Unite8 Sports 2/2 HD (English) TV channels, and stream on ZEE5 (paid subscription, from about Rs 799 for 3 months). There is no free-to-air option, so a ZEE5 plan or a TV pack carrying Unite8 Sports is needed.

FAQ

When is France vs Iraq?

Mon, Jun 22 at 09:00 PM UTC — shown in your local time on this page — in GROUP I of the 2026 World Cup.

How can I watch France vs Iraq?

Through the official 2026 World Cup broadcaster in your country — for example BBC/ITV (UK, free), Fox & Telemundo (USA), beIN Sports (Middle East), SBS (Australia, free). See the full country-by-country guide on this page.