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France set to face Iraq in World Cup group stage match on June 22

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 11:07 AM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

France set to face Iraq in World Cup group stage match on June 22

Summary

France's next match at the 2026 World Cup is against Iraq on June 22 at 5 p.m. ET, following their opening 3-1 victory over Senegal. Head coach Didier Deschamps, who will step down after the tournament, aims to lead the team to a third consecutive final. France's group stage includes a challenging match against Norway after facing Iraq. Kylian Mbappe, who scored twice against Senegal, looks to continue his scoring form in the upcoming match.

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By the Numbers

•France won their opening match 3-1 against Senegal on June 16.
•The match against Iraq will be held at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia.
•France will play Norway in their final group game on June 26.
•Portugal leads Group I with 3 points from their first match.
•Mbappe scored two goals in the match against Senegal.

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11:07 AMYahoo Sports — France next World Cup match: Fixture schedule, start time, draw bracket as Les Blues face Iraq

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France's World Cup schedule: Les Bleus' next game at the 2026 tournament as Didier Deschamps plots a route to a third straight final.
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