Looking for live World Cup football in Tunbridge Wells today? The Bedford’s Fanzo venue schedule lists two FIFA World Cup 26™ fixtures for Monday 22nd June: Argentina vs Austria at 6pm and France vs Iraq at 10pm.
📺 Today’s confirmed Fanzo fixtures at The Bedford
- 18:00 — Argentina vs Austria — FIFA World Cup 26™ — BBC or ITV TBC / BBC One — Big Screen + Sound
- 22:00 — France vs Iraq — FIFA World Cup 26™ — BBC One — Big Screen + Sound
This post covers only the fixtures currently shown on The Bedford’s Fanzo venue schedule for Monday 22nd June.
Argentina vs Austria preview — 6pm
Argentina arrive at Dallas Stadium with a chance to take a major step towards the knockout rounds. Lionel Messi inspired a 3-0 opening win over Algeria, leaving Argentina top of Group J, while Austria also started strongly with a 3-1 victory over Jordan.
That makes this one of the sharper early-evening World Cup fixtures: Argentina have the tournament pedigree and the match-winning star power, but Austria under Ralf Rangnick are aggressive, organised and rarely easy to play through. If Austria can press without leaving space behind, they can make this uncomfortable. If Argentina beat the first wave, Messi, Lautaro Martinez and the midfield runners should find chances.
What’s at stake: Argentina can move very close to qualification for the round of 32 with a win, while Austria are chasing their first World Cup knockout place since 1982. With both sides already on three points, this is a proper group-shaping game rather than just another pool fixture.
Team news and injuries
Argentina: Sports Mole lists no confirmed absentees. Gonzalo Montiel is doubtful with a hamstring issue, so Nahuel Molina is expected to be the safer right-back option. The predicted core includes Emiliano Martinez, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez, Messi and Lautaro Martinez.
Austria: no confirmed absentees are listed, but Stefan Posch is doubtful with a broken jaw, David Alaba is a doubt with muscle fatigue, and Alessandro Schopf is also rated doubtful for fitness reasons. Konrad Laimer could cover at right-back if Posch is protected.
France vs Iraq preview — 10pm
The late game is France vs Iraq from Group I. France opened with a 3-1 win over Senegal and can seal early progress if results go their way, while Iraq need a response after a 4-1 defeat to Norway.
France should have the majority of the ball and the more explosive forward line, with Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise and Bradley Barcola all capable of stretching Iraq’s back four. Iraq’s best route is likely to be compact defending, quick counters through Zidane Iqbal and Ali Jasim, and early service into Aymen Hussein or Ali Al-Hamadi when France commit numbers forward.
What’s at stake: France can put one foot in the knockouts with victory. For Iraq, defeat could leave them relying on a third-placed route, so this is a big night for resilience and tournament survival.
Team news and injuries
France: Sports Mole lists no confirmed absentees, with Malo Gusto doubtful because of a foot issue. France have also been cautious with William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano and Theo Hernandez, but the latest preview suggests they should be available. Lucas Digne, Manu Kone and Bradley Barcola are all tipped as possible starters.
Iraq: no players are listed as out or doubtful. Ali Jasim was withdrawn with a knock against Norway but is reported to have trained fully and should be available, while goalkeeper Jalal Hassan has overcome a minor fitness concern, even if Ahmed Basil may be preferred in goal.
Watch World Cup football at The Bedford tonight
If you are searching for a sports pub in Tunbridge Wells showing World Cup football today, The Bedford is showing both Fanzo-confirmed fixtures on the Big Screen with Sound.
Join us from 6pm for Argentina vs Austria, then settle in for France vs Iraq at 10pm. Big screens, cold pints, Marlowe’s burgers and proper match-night atmosphere in the centre of Tunbridge Wells.
Join us for World Cup football tonight
Argentina vs Austria kicks off at 6pm and France vs Iraq follows at 10pm. Arrive early for the best spot.
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