Two-time champions France are aiming to go one higher than their defeat within the ultimate 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 prone to happen within the US, though they may 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 certainly one of eight best-placed third-placed groups from the 12 sections.
Right here’s the complete confirmed and potential schedule for France on the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It’s also possible to discover out the UK TV schedule for the video games here.
France World Cup fixtures: Confirmed schedule, kick off occasions
France face Senegal, Iraq and Norway throughout the group stage. Right here’s when these video games happen and their subsequent fixtures.
| Date | Opponents | Stage | Time (BST) | ET | PT | Channel |
| June 16 | Senegal | Group | 20:00 | 15:00 | 12:00 | BBC |
| June 22 | Iraq | Group | 22:00 | 17:00 | 14:00 | BBC |
| June 26 | Norway | Group | 20:00 | 15:00 | 12:00 | ITV |
| June 30 / July 1, 2, 3 | TBC | Spherical of 32 | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| July 4/5/6/7 | TBC | Spherical of 16 | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| July 9/10/11 | TBC | Quarter-finals | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| July 14/15 | TBC | Semi-finals | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| July 18 | TBC | Third-placed match | 22:00 | 17:00 | 14:00 | TBC |
| July 19 | TBC | Remaining | 20:00 | 15:00 | 12:00 | BBC, ITV |
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 might 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 may see the complete bracket on FIFA’s site.
France subsequent match at FIFA World Cup 2026
France’s subsequent match on the World Cup will probably be their opener in opposition to 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 greatest gamers from round Europe, led by a prolific captain and point of interest in Actual Madrid and La Liga high scorer Kylian Mbappe.
Paris Saint-Germain all-time high scorer Mbappe was the main marksman in UEFA World Cup qualifying Group D, which additionally featured Ukraine, Iceland – the one crew to cease France successful, as hosts holding them to a draw – and Azerbaijan.
Fellow ahead Ousmane Dembele won the 2025 Ballon d’Or after enjoying an inspirational position in PSG’s Champions League triumph alongside membership and worldwide teammates Lucas Hernandez, Warren Zaire-Emery, Bradley Barcola and Need Doue.
A 1998 World Cup and EURO 2000 winner with France as a midfielder, supervisor Didier Deschamps will go away his position 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 should beat to the title if they’re to provide 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), Need Doue (PSG), Michael Olise (Bayern), Kylian Mbappe (Madrid), Jean-Phillipe Mateta (Palace), Marcus Thuram (Inter)
