France enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of the tournament favorites, looking to reclaim the title they won in 2018. Les Bleus have been placed in Group I alongside Senegal, Norway, and Iraq — a challenging but navigable path to the knockout rounds.
2026 France World Cup Schedule
France’s three group stage matches span the U.S. East Coast, kicking off on June 16 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. All times are Eastern.
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Opponent | Venue | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group I – Game 1 | Tue, Jun 16 | 3:00 PM | vs. Senegal | MetLife Stadium – East Rutherford, NJ | FOX |
| Group I – Game 2 | Mon, Jun 22 | 5:00 PM | vs. Iraq | Lincoln Financial Field – Philadelphia, PA | FS1 |
| Group I – Game 3 | Fri, Jun 26 | 3:00 PM | vs. Norway | Gillette Stadium – Foxborough, MA | FS1 |
France 2026 World Cup Schedule PDF & Printable
Download the free printable 2026 France World Cup schedule PDF below. It includes all three group stage games plus knockout round placeholders through the Final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium.
About France at the 2026 World Cup
France is the defending 2018 champion and reached the final again in 2022, losing to Argentina on penalties. Led by a core of elite talent, Les Bleus are perennial contenders and among the favorites to lift the trophy at the expanded 48-team tournament.
Group I opponent Senegal is the reigning Africa Cup of Nations champion and France’s most dangerous group stage test. Norway — led by Erling Haaland — qualified for their first World Cup since 1998 and will be no pushover. Iraq is making a rare World Cup appearance and will be fighting for every point.
France Knockout Round Path
The top two teams from Group I advance to the Round of 32. If France finishes first, they’ll face a third-place finisher from another group; finishing second means facing the Group J winner. The World Cup Final is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
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