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France's Road to the 2026 World Cup Final: Matches, Schedule, and Squad Details

Fans of France have every reason to be hopeful as the team pushes toward their third World Cup title and a third straight final appearance. Their group stage results have been solid, with wins over Senegal, Iraq, and Norway securing a spot in the Round of 32 against Sweden.

This guide outlines France’s upcoming matches, potential opponents, and ticket information for those eager to watch them chase glory through July 19, the date of the final.

If France overcomes Sweden, they face Paraguay in the Round of 16 on July 4 in Philadelphia. A win there would set up a quarterfinal against either Canada or Morocco on July 9 in Boston.

Ticket Information

The last-minute ticket sales phase is open now, offering seats on a first-come, first-served basis. These purchases are direct from FIFA, contrasting the earlier lottery system. Fans can also buy verified tickets at face value through the Official FIFA Resale Marketplace, which stays open until the tournament ends.

Secondary platforms such as StubHub provide options for high-demand knockout games but usually at prices above face value. Always check terms carefully before buying from these sites.

France's World Cup 2026 Squad

The team fielded by coach Didier Deschamps includes a strong blend of experienced players and emerging talents.

  • Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Robin Risser (Lens), Brice Samba (Rennes)
  • Defenders: Lucas Digne (Aston Villa), Malo Gusto (Chelsea), Lucas Hernandez (Paris St-Germain), Theo Hernandez (Al Hilal), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace), Jules Kounde (Barcelona), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich)
  • Midfielders: N’Golo Kante (Fenerbahçe), Manu Kone (Roma), Adrien Rabiot (AC Milan), Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), Warren Zaire-Emery (Paris St-Germain)
  • Forwards: Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco), Bradley Barcola (Paris St-Germain), Rayan Cherki (Man City), Ousmane Dembele (Paris St-Germain), Desire Doue (Paris St-Germain), Michael Olise (Bayern Munich), Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid), Jean-Phillippe Mateta (Crystal Palace), Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan)

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