🇫🇷 France
Group I
- Coach
- Didier Deschamps
- World Cup appearances
- 16
- Best result
- Winners 1998, 2018
- FIFA ranking
- #2
- Key players
- Kylian MbappéN'Golo Kanté
France enters the 2026 World Cup as one of the favorites, led by head coach Didier Deschamps in his third consecutive tournament. The squad blends experienced stars like Kylian Mbappé with emerging talents, boasting a strong defense and clinical attack. Recent form includes a deep run at Euro 2024, and the team is known for its tactical discipline and counter-attacking prowess.
Matches
News
2026 World Cup Third-Place Rankings: Scotland's Nervous Wait
Scotland nervously holds the final third-place 2026 World Cup spot. South Korea, Senegal, and Costa Rica lurk behind. Goal difference and final matches will decide the eight teams advancing.
World Cup 2026 Squads Revealed: Neymar In, Record 44 MLS Stars Called Up
All 48 nations have submitted their final 26-man squads for World Cup 2026, with Neymar’s shock inclusion for Brazil and a record 44 MLS players among key talking points.
France Secure Group I Top Spot as Dembélé Hat-Trick Sinks Norway 4-1 at 2026 World Cup
Ousmane Dembélé scored a first-half hat-trick as France beat Norway 4-1 in Boston to win Group I at the 2026 World Cup, showcasing a dominant, hyper-mobile attack.
World Cup 2026 Third-Place Table: Who Qualifies and Who’s on the Bubble?
Seven nations have qualified for the knockout stage. The third-place table determines eight more spots. Teams on 5 points are safe; those on 1-2 points face decisive final group matches.
France 3-0 Iraq: Two-Hour Storm Delay Fails to Halt Les Bleus’ Route to World Cup 2026 Knockouts
France's World Cup 2026 match against Iraq was delayed by two hours due to a ferocious storm in Philadelphia. The match resumed with France winning 3-0, securing their place in the Round of 32. The delay tested both teams' endurance and mental fortitude.
Wahi Denied Canada Entry for World Cup Clash as Match-Fixing Probe Deepens
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi has been denied entry to Canada due to an active investigation into spot-fixing in Ligue 1, forcing him to miss Saturday's crucial World Cup match against Germany in Toronto. The 23-year-old was arrested on 29 May for alleged organised fraud.
World Cup 2026 Gillette Stadium Guide: France, England, Iraq & Key Matchups
Gillette Stadium in Foxborough will host five World Cup group matches featuring France, Iraq (returning after 40 years), England, Scotland, Haiti, and more. The expanded 48-team format brings high stakes and underdog stories.
Senegal 2026 World Cup Roster: Full 26-Man Squad Led by Mané & Koulibaly
Senegal unveils a 26-man roster for the 2026 World Cup, blending veterans Sadio Mané and Kalidou Koulibaly with emerging stars. Drawn in Group I with France, Norway, and Iraq.
Norway's 2026 World Cup Squad: Haaland, Ødegaard Lead 26-Man Roster
Norway returns to the World Cup for the first time since 1998. Manager Ståle Solbakken names a 26-man squad featuring Erling Haaland, Martin Ødegaard, and Alexander Sørloth. Drawn into Group I with France, Senegal, and Iraq.
Why Didier Deschamps Will Miss France's World Cup 2026 Game vs Norway
France manager Didier Deschamps is absent from the crucial World Cup group match against Norway following the death of his mother. Assistant coach Guy Stéphan takes temporary charge as the team plays for both qualification and their grieving leader.