France vs Iraq FIFA World Cup 2026: Kick-off Time and Starting XI

France and Iraq are set to meet in the upcoming FIFA World Cup clash at the Philadelphia Stadium. The match is scheduled to begin at 2 AM PKT, June 23.

France go into this match with confidence after beating Senegal 3-1, a result that has put them in a strong position in the group. A win here could all but confirm their place in the knockout stage.

Iraq, meanwhile, are looking to recover after a heavy 4-1 defeat against Norway in their opening game. They now face a tough challenge against one of the tournament favorites.

This Group Stage fixture at the FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first competitive meeting between the two sides.

For the upcoming encounter, both teams have revealed their starting XI. Let’s take a look at them below.

France Starting XI

M Maignan, J Kounde, W Saliba, D Upamecano, L Digne, A Rabiot, M Kone; O Dembele, M Olise, B Barcola, K Mbappe.

Iraq Starting XI

A Basil, H Ali, Z Tahseen, A Hashim, M Doski, I Bayesh, A Al-Ammari, Z Iqbal, Z Ismael, A Hussein, A Qasem.