France have named their squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and will open their campaign against Senegal on June 16.
Two-time champions France face Senegal, Iraq and Norway in the group stage. Their opening match is scheduled for June 16 at 20:00 BST at MetLife Stadium in New York. Further fixtures depend on results and group standing, with potential knockout ties against teams from several other groups.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins today in Canada, the USA and Mexico with the opening match between Mexico and South Africa at 20:00 BST.
Didier Deschamps has revealed France's final 26-player squad for the 2026 World Cup, led by captain Kylian Mbappé and excluding Eduardo Camavinga due to injury.
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Norway face Senegal in a Group I match at the World Cup scheduled for June 22 in East Rutherford.
France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals with second-half goals from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé, advancing to the semifinals for the third straight tournament.
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The group stage of the 2026 World Cup has concluded for most teams, with 32 nations now qualified for the knockout rounds.
Co-hosts Mexico will kick off the 2026 World Cup against South Africa in Mexico City on Wednesday. Coach Javier Aguirre expressed excitement ahead of the Group A opener.
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A poll by El Financiero indicates that Mexican fans see France and the national team as the top candidates to win the 2026 World Cup.