Match 51 of 104 • Group I

France vs Iraq

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Football Spotlight & Facts

🇫🇷 France

Nickname: Les Bleus (The Blues)

Best Performance: Champions (1998, 2018)

France has won the World Cup twice (1998, 2018) and finished as runners-up in 2006 and 2022 in legendary title matches.

🇮🇶 Iraq

Nickname: Lions of Mesopotamia

Best Performance: Group Stage (1986)

Iraq returns to the World Cup stage for the first time since their debut appearance in Mexico 1986.

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About Match 51: France vs Iraq

This match is played as part of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Philadelphia. The kick-off is scheduled for June 22, 2026 at 21:00 UTC. OnlineTimeZone automatically detects your local zone to ensure 100% time accuracy, making sure you don't miss a single minute of the action.

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When is the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between France and Iraq?

The match kicks off on June 22, 2026 at 21:00 UTC. This page converts that kickoff time to your local timezone automatically.

Where is the match between France and Iraq being played?

This match takes place at the venue in Philadelphia.

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The countdown operates in real-time. Once the match begins, the page displays a 'Match In Progress' status. Once the match is completed (2.5 hours after kickoff), it displays 'Match Completed' and the countdown timer stops.