FranciavsIrak

France meet Iraq at Lincoln Financial Field on Monday, June 22, 2026, match 42 of the tournament and the pivot of the group — by now both sides know exactly what a win is worth. Group I sends its top two through automatically, with the eight best third-placed teams across all twelve groups also advancing — so neither side can afford a flat ninety minutes.

Philadelphia provides the stage — home of the Philadelphia Eagles; its steep stands generate a famously hostile wall of noise. Kickoff is 17:00 stadium time (EDT); fans of France and Iraq can check the exact hour back home in the times panel below.