Iraq face France at 2026 World Cup in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — Iraq and France met at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Tuesday in a group-stage match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the tournament hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The stadium has a listed capacity of about 70,000. Iraq are competing in a group that also includes Norway and Senegal. Their previous match at the tournament ended in a 4-1 defeat to Norway. The first-half result and overall balance of the game will weigh directly on both teams' chances of advancing from the group. The match was being played at a FIFA-approved venue in line with the tournament's schedule. The remaining group fixtures were set to determine which two teams progress to the round of 16.