World Cup
France at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Manager & Guide
Everything you need to know about France ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with William Hill News profiling their chances this summer.
France were rightly graded as joint-favourites to win the tournaments but failed to reach the final after a semi-final defeat to Spain.
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World Cup 2026 Fixtures & Results:
| Schedule | Teams and Fixtures | Result: |
|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | France vs Senegal — 16/06/2026 / venue: MetLife Stadium (New York New Jersey Stadium), East Rutherford, New Jersey | France 3-1 Senegal |
| Match 2 | France vs Iraq — 22/06/2026 / venue: Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia Stadium), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | France 3-0 Iraq |
| Match 3 | France vs Norway — 26/06/2026 / venue: Gillette Stadium (Boston Stadium), Foxborough, Massachusetts | Norway 1-4 France |
| Round of 32 | France vs Sweden — 30/06/2026 / venue: MetLife Stadium (New York New Jersey Stadium), East Rutherford, New Jersey | France 3-0 Sweden |
| Round of 16 | Paraguay v France — 04/07/2026 / venue: Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia Stadium), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Paraguay 0-1 France |
| Quarter-Final | France vs Morocco — 09/07/2026 / venue: Gillette Stadium (Boston Stadium), Foxborough, Massachusetts | France 2-0 Morocco |
| Semi-Final | France vs Spain — 14/07/2026 / venue: AT&T Stadium (Dallas Stadium), Arlington, Texas | France 0-2 Spain |
| World Cup Bronze Final | France v England — 18/07/2026 / venue: Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Stadium), Miami Gardens, Florida | TBC |
France 2026 World Cup FAQs:
Who is France’s manager at the World Cup 2026?
Didier Deschamps is France’s manager at the 2026 World Cup, having been in the job since July 2012.
How did France qualify for the World Cup 2026?
France qualified for the 2026 World Cup by winning Group D of UEFA Qualification, earning 16 points in six games.
Who are France’s key players?
With absurd depth and so many world-class players, France have a bunch of key players. Going forward, Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise, and Ousmane Dembélé will deliver goals, but to win, France will need William Saliba and Dayot Upamecano to continue to be top defenders.
What is France’s World Cup history?
France have won the World Cup on two occasions, with the first being in 1998 and the second 20 years later in 2018. Last time, at the 2022 World Cup, France lost on penalties in the Final.
