France
French Republic
FIFA Rank:#2Group:I
Team Summary
France is competing in Group I of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Under UEFA confederation, they are scheduled to play three group stage matches starting on the first week of the tournament.
France Match Schedule
Match 17GROUPGroup I
France3 - 1
FINALSenegal
2026-06-16Local: 15:00
MetLife StadiumNew York/New Jersey
Match 42GROUPGroup I
France3 - 0
FINALIraq
2026-06-22Local: 17:00
Lincoln Financial FieldPhiladelphia
Match 61GROUPGroup I
Norway1 - 4
FINALFrance
2026-06-26Local: 15:00
Gillette StadiumBoston
Match 77R32
France3 - 0
FINALSweden
2026-06-30Local: 17:00
MetLife StadiumNew York/New Jersey
Match 89R16
Paraguay0 - 1
FINALFrance
2026-07-04Local: 17:00
Lincoln Financial FieldPhiladelphia
Match 97QF
France2 - 0
FINALMorocco
2026-07-09Local: 16:00
Gillette StadiumBoston
Match 101SF
France0 - 2
FINALSpain
2026-07-14Local: 14:00
AT&T StadiumDallas
Match 103THIRD
France4 - 6
FINALEngland
2026-07-18Local: 17:00
Hard Rock StadiumMiami
Tactical Profile & Squad Strength
Highly efficient 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3, preferring to draw opponents out before exploiting space with devastating speed.
Strengths
- Unrivaled forward speed and finishing
- Incredible squad depth
- High tournament winning pedigree
Weaknesses
- Tactical complacency
- Midfield screen stability under press
- Internal squad harmony issues
World Cup History
Two-time champions (1998, 2018) and runners-up in 2006 and 2022, France are modern tournament giants.
FAQ: France National Team
France plays their opening match on 2026-06-16 against SENEGAL.
Related World Cup Coverage
⚽Group I Table & Results⚽Group I Scenarios⚽France Next Match Info⚽France Route to Final⚽France Qualification Scenarios⚽How to Watch France Live⚽Preview: Group I Matchday 1 fixture.⚽Preview: Group I Matchday 2 fixture.⚽Preview: Group I Matchday 3 fixture.⚽Preview: Round of 32 single-elimination match.⚽Preview: Round of 16 single-elimination match.⚽Preview: Quarter-final match. Winner advances to semi-finals.⚽Preview: World Cup Semi-Final. Winners qualify for the Final.⚽Preview: Third-place play-off match. Played at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami.