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Iraq World Cup 2026 Schedule: Locations, Dates, Times

  • Iraq — led by Ali Al-Hamadi — learned their Group I opponents, match dates and stadiums at the Dec. 5 World Cup draw in Washington, D.C.
  • The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs June 11–July 19 across three countries, with the final on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
  • FOX and the FOX Sports app will carry live matches, highlights, commentary and full-match replays — your go-to for following Iraq’s run.

The Field is Set! Complete List of All 48 World Cup Teams

  • The 2026 World Cup kicks off June 11, with an expanded 48-team field in 12 groups playing 104 matches — all airing on FOX/FS1 and streaming (many in 4K).
  • For the first time three countries co-host: USA, Canada and Mexico — 16 host cities total (11 in the U.S.), with the U.S. staging 78 of the 104 games.
  • Conversation starters: Argentina are defending champions (Messi), and heavyweights to watch include Brazil, France, Germany, England, Spain, Netherlands and Portugal (Ronaldo).

Lionel Messi Shines In What Could Be His Final Argentina Home Game

  • Lionel Messi likely closed out his final home appearance at La Bombonera by assisting and scoring in a 5–0 farewell vs Zambia, earning a standing ovation from fans pleading for another World Cup.
  • Despite the big win, Argentina had shown worrying form in a recent 2–1 victory over Mauritania, and coach Lionel Scaloni warned he may make drastic changes to the 26‑man squad.
  • The defending champions start the World Cup on June 16 against Algeria, then face Austria and Jordan in Group J.

Congo DR World Cup 2026 Schedule: Locations, Dates, Times

  • Aaron Wan-Bissako and Congo DR have been placed in Group K, with their group-stage opponents, venues and kick-off times now set.
  • The 2026 World Cup runs June 11–July 19, with the final on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
  • The FOX family of networks and the FOX Sports app will carry live matches, highlights, commentary and full-match replays.

Dan Hurley on Viral Moment With Ref: 'Thought He Was Coming Over to Chest-Bump Me'

  • Braylon Mullins hit a jaw‑dropping 35‑foot 3 with 0.4 seconds left to beat Duke — the clip immediately went viral.
  • UConn coach Dan Hurley briefly bumped heads with ref Roger Ayers after the shot; Hurley says he thought it was a celebratory chest‑bump and insists there’s no bad blood.
  • The comeback from 19 down sent UConn to its third Final Four in four years — they face Illinois next.

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