Kickoff Times Around the World
| City | Time | Timezone | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTC | 21:00 | UTC | Monday 22 June 2026 |
| London | 22:00 | BST | Monday 22 June 2026 |
| Paris | 23:00 | CEST | Monday 22 June 2026 |
| Madrid | 23:00 | CEST | Monday 22 June 2026 |
| Budapest | 23:00 | CEST | Monday 22 June 2026 |
| Bucharest | 00:00 | EEST | Tuesday 23 June 2026 |
| New York | 5:00 PM | EDT | Monday 22 June 2026 |
| Los Angeles | 2:00 PM | PDT | Monday 22 June 2026 |
| Mumbai | 02:30 | IST | Tuesday 23 June 2026 |
| Sydney | 07:00 | AEST | Tuesday 23 June 2026 |
United Kingdom
France vs Iraq is covered under the BBC and ITV’s joint package for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which between them hold free-to-air rights for all England and home nation matches plus a wide selection of group-stage fixtures across the tournament. Both broadcasters are committed to showing the biggest games without a paywall, and a high-profile Group I clash involving France — one of the tournament favourites — is exactly the kind of fixture they will fight to have in their schedules.
BBC coverage is available on BBC One or BBC Two on linear TV, with the full broadcast also streamed free on BBC iPlayer. ITV’s coverage, when scheduled, runs on ITV1 and streams via ITVX. Both platforms are accessible to any viewer in the UK with a valid TV licence and a broadband connection. Fans can also catch up on iPlayer or ITVX in the hours after the 22:00 BST kickoff if they miss the live broadcast. Neither service requires a paid subscription; registration on ITVX is free. Check the respective EPGs closer to the date for confirmed channel placement, as both broadcasters sometimes switch fixtures between their main and secondary channels.
United States and Canada
In the United States, FIFA World Cup 2026 rights are held by FOX Sports and Telemundo. English-language coverage of France vs Iraq will air on FOX or FS1, with live streaming available on the FOX Sports app and via foxsports.com for authenticated cable and satellite subscribers. Telemundo carries Spanish-language rights, with streaming on Peacock. Given the 5:00 PM EDT kickoff on Monday 22 June 2026, this is a workday-friendly slot for East Coast viewers — and a 2:00 PM PDT start for those on the West Coast, still comfortably within afternoon hours.
In Canada, TSN and CTV share broadcast rights for the 2026 World Cup. CTV is free over-the-air and also streams via the CTV app, making it a no-subscription option for Canadian fans. TSN provides additional coverage across its network of channels and streams via TSN Direct, which requires a subscription. French-language coverage in Canada is available through RDS, TSN’s French-language sports partner.
France
France’s domestic World Cup broadcast rights are held by TF1 and beIN Sports. TF1 is free-to-air and carries the majority of Les Bleus’ matches as a matter of national interest — a fixture involving the French national team at a FIFA World Cup triggers the mandatory free-to-air broadcast provisions under French media law, which requires matches of major national interest to be accessible on free television. Viewers can also stream TF1’s coverage through the TF1+ platform, which is free to use with registration. BeIN Sports, available via satellite and cable subscription, provides supplementary coverage of tournament fixtures not assigned to TF1.
Other Major Markets
Spain: Broadcast rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Spain sit with RTVE and Mediapro’s Gol channel, alongside pay operator DAZN. RTVE’s La 1 is the primary free-to-air option and has historically carried marquee World Cup fixtures, so Spanish fans should check La 1 first for France vs Iraq. Streaming is available via RTVE Play.
Germany: ARD and ZDF share free-to-air World Cup rights in Germany, with both broadcasters streaming their respective fixtures via their Mediathek platforms. MagentaTV holds supplementary rights. For a match involving France, German viewers are most likely to find coverage on ARD or ZDF, both free and accessible without a subscription.
Italy: RAI holds free-to-air rights for the World Cup in Italy, with coverage split across Rai 1 and Rai 2 depending on scheduling. RaiPlay offers free streaming for registered users. Pay broadcaster DAZN may carry additional matches in the Italian market.
Romania: Pro TV is Romania’s primary free-to-air broadcaster for the 2026 World Cup, with the match available to stream via the Pro TV app and voyo.ro, which offers some free-to-access content depending on the fixture tier. The 00:00 EEST kickoff on Tuesday 23 June 2026 is a late-night start for Romanian viewers.
Netherlands: Ziggo Sport and NOS share Dutch rights for the World Cup. NOS, the public broadcaster, carries free-to-air fixtures and streams via nos.nl. Ziggo Sport covers additional games behind a subscription. For a group-stage match of this profile, NOS is the first port of call for Dutch viewers.
Streaming Without a Subscription
In markets where rights-holders offer free authenticated streaming — such as BBC iPlayer, ITVX, CTV, TF1+, and RaiPlay — no paid subscription is required beyond a standard broadband connection and free registration. Some platforms do require a TV licence or domestic IP address to function.
Viewers travelling internationally should be aware that most broadcast streams are geo-restricted to their licensed territory. A VPN can allow users to access streams from their home country while abroad, but this is the viewer’s responsibility to verify against both the platform’s terms of service and local laws — this guide does not endorse circumventing regional restrictions. FIFA does not currently offer a free live-streaming service for World Cup matches directly; FIFA+ hosts highlights and archival content but live rights are exclusively licensed to territorial broadcasters.
Our Match Preview
For a full tactical breakdown, key players to watch, and a match prediction, read our dedicated preview: France vs Iraq – FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview and Prediction.
FAQ
- What time is France vs Iraq in the UK?
- France vs Iraq kicks off at 22:00 BST on Monday 22 June 2026.
- Is France vs Iraq on free TV?
- Yes. In the UK, it will be broadcast free-to-air on either BBC or ITV. In the US, FOX carries English-language coverage, which is free for those with a standard cable or antenna package. In France, TF1 is obligated to show Les Bleus' World Cup matches free-to-air.
- Where can I stream France vs Iraq live?
- UK fans can stream via BBC iPlayer or ITVX for free. US viewers can stream on the FOX Sports app (authenticated) or Peacock for Spanish-language coverage via Telemundo. Canadian fans can use the CTV app for free. French viewers can use TF1+, also free with registration.
- What channel is France vs Iraq on in the US?
- English-language coverage is on FOX or FS1. Spanish-language coverage is on Telemundo, with streaming on Peacock. Check your local listings for the exact FOX network channel, as it may vary by provider.
- Can I watch France vs Iraq on YouTube?
- No official rights-holder is currently confirmed to be streaming the 2026 World Cup live on YouTube. FIFA+ may publish highlights after the match, but live coverage is exclusively licensed to territorial broadcasters such as BBC, ITV, FOX, and Telemundo in their respective markets.