Two-time champions France are aiming to go one higher than their defeat within the last to Argentina on the 2022 version when Les Bleus function on the 2026 FIFA World Cup within the US, Canada and Mexico.
All of France’s video games are more likely to happen within the US, though they might head to Canada or Mexico if they don’t win their group.
They may also be in Vancouver for the final 16 in the event that they end as one in every of eight best-placed third-placed groups from the 12 sections.
Right here’s the total confirmed and potential schedule for France on the 2026 FIFA World Cup. You may as well discover out the UK TV schedule for the video games right here.
France World Cup fixtures: Confirmed schedule, kick off occasions
France face Senegal, Iraq and Norway in the course of the group stage. Right here’s when these video games happen and their subsequent fixtures.
France fixtures: Knockout stage, full bracket
Ought to France justify their standing as favourites to win their group, they are going to face a best-placed runner-up from Group C, D, F, G or H within the final 32.
That would nonetheless produce a tricky-looking tie, with the likes of Sweden, Tunisia, Paraguay and Scotland among the many groups probably ending third, based mostly on FIFA rankings and potential surprises.
Second spot of their group would ship France to a gathering with the runners-up from Group E. Germany and Ecuador are the highest-ranked groups in that group.
France will face one of many group winners in the event that they end third, with England and Portugal amongst their potential opponents. You’ll be able to see the total bracket on FIFA’s web site.
France subsequent match at FIFA World Cup 2026
France’s subsequent match on the World Cup will probably be their opener towards Senegal on the MetLife Stadium in New York on June 16 at 20:00 BST.
Will France win the 2026 World Cup?
France are among the many favourites to win the World Cup and have a gifted squad that includes lots of the finest gamers from round Europe, led by a prolific captain and point of interest in Actual Madrid and La Liga prime scorer Kylian Mbappe.
Paris Saint-Germain all-time prime scorer Mbappe was the main marksman in UEFA World Cup qualifying Group D, which additionally featured Ukraine, Iceland – the one workforce to cease France profitable, as hosts holding them to a draw – and Azerbaijan.
Fellow ahead Ousmane Dembele received the 2025 Ballon d’Or after taking part in an inspirational function in PSG’s Champions League triumph alongside membership and worldwide teammates Lucas Hernandez, Warren Zaire-Emery, Bradley Barcola and Want Doue.
A 1998 World Cup and EURO 2000 winner with France as a midfielder, supervisor Didier Deschamps will depart his function after 14 years following the finals, having guided his nation to 2018 World Cup glory, the 2021 Nations League title and the ultimate of EURO 2016.
Spain, England, Argentina, Brazil, Portugal and Germany are among the many likeliest candidates France must beat to the title if they’re to present Deschamps a dream send-off.
France World Cup squad 2026
Mbappe leads a squad that includes 5 PSG gamers and 7 from the Premier League.
Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan (Milan), Robin Risser (Lens), Brice Samba (Rennes)
Defenders: Lucas Digne (Aston Villa), Malo Gusto (Chelsea), Lucas Hernandez (PSG), Theo Hernandez (Al-Hilal), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace), Jules Kounde (Barcelona), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamenaco (Bayern Munich)
Midfielders: N’Golo Kante (Fenerbahce), Manu Kone (Roma), Adrien Rabiot (Milan), Aurelien Tchouameni (Actual Madrid), Warren Zaire-Emery (PSG)
Forwards: Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco), Bradley Barcola (PSG), Rayan Cherki (Manchester Metropolis), Ousmane Dembele (PSG), Want Doue (PSG), Michael Olise (Bayern), Kylian Mbappe (Madrid), Jean-Phillipe Mateta (Palace), Marcus Thuram (Inter)
