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France Beats Iraq 2-0, Mbappé Near 100 Caps

6/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

France and Iraq played their first World Cup match at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on June 22, 2026.
France were favorites after a 3-1 win over Senegal.
Iraq were winless after a 4-1 loss to Norway.
Kylian Mbappé, with two goals, was set for his 100th cap and to become France’s all-time scorer.
Warnings could delay kickoff, prompting broadcasters to list Fox (U.S.) and BBC iPlayer (U.K.) as streams.

History

Historical Context

The 1994 FIFA World Cup, launched at the Rose Bowl on June 17 1994, marked ABC’s first full-tournament U.S. coverage, introducing live commentary, on-screen scores and uninterrupted play; ABC remained the official broadcaster through 2014. Building on that legacy, Fox will stream the 2026 France-Iraq match, extending the long-standing U.S. broadcast partnership with FIFA.

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Story summary

France and Iraq played their first World Cup match at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on June 22, 2026.
France were favorites after a 3-1 win over Senegal.
Iraq were winless after a 4-1 loss to Norway.
Kylian Mbappé, with two goals, was set for his 100th cap and to become France’s all-time scorer.
Warnings could delay kickoff, prompting broadcasters to list Fox (U.S.) and BBC iPlayer (U.K.) as streams.

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