France

FIFA #4 Group I UEFA FRA

Background

France have won two World Cups (1998, 2018) and lost the 2022 final to Argentina on penalties despite Mbappé's hat-trick. Les Bleus are the only nation since Brazil 2002 to reach back-to-back finals, and Mbappé enters 2026 at 27 in what should be his absolute peak.

World Cup titles

Appearances

Best finish

Champions (1998, 2018)

Head coach

Didier Deschamps

Path forward · Group I

Group opponents:

Senegal (#20) Norway (#44) Iraq (#63)

Realistic 2026 ceiling

Title contender

Based on FIFA ranking #4. Tournament football rewards momentum more than seeding, so treat this as a floor for expectations not a cap.

Follow France to New York / New Jersey

First fixture: France vs Senegal · 2026-06-16 · 19:00 UTC

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France Matches

Group Stage - Matchday 1Group I

France

Senegal

Jun 16 · 19:00 UTCMetLife StadiumNew York / New Jersey

Group Stage - Matchday 2Group I

France

Iraq

Jun 22 · 21:00 UTCLincoln Financial FieldPhiladelphia

Group Stage - Matchday 3Group I

Norway

France

Jun 26 · 19:00 UTCGillette StadiumBoston