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France faces Iraq in World Cup group stage match on Monday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 7:40 PM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

France faces Iraq in World Cup group stage match on Monday

Summary

France will play Iraq on June 22 at 6 p.m. in Philadelphia during the second round of the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Currently ranked second in Group I with three points, France aims to maintain their 100% record in the tournament after a 3-1 victory against Senegal. Coach Didier Deschamps has made changes to the lineup, bringing in Lucas Digne, Manu Koné, and Bradley Barcola for the match against Iraq. Later, Norway will also play Senegal in New Jersey.

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By the Numbers

•France plays Iraq at 6 p.m. in Philadelphia.
•France is second in Group I with three points.
•The team won 3-1 against Senegal in their last match.
•Deschamps has changed the lineup for the match.
•Norway and Senegal also compete later on June 22.

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What they're saying

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France takes the field this Monday (22) at 6 p.m. (Brasília time) in Philadelphia (USA), when they face Iraq in the second round of the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The current world runner...
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