France World Cup 2026.The French team for the 2026 World Cup begins its matches on June 16. France will face fellow Group I teams Senegal, Iraq and Norway. Coach Didier Deschamps announced a 26-man squad that includes star forward Kylian Mbappe.
Visit Sportpesa for all the France World Cup 2026 live scores, fixtures, squad updates, stats, tables and standings. Les Bleus were the runners-up in the 2022 World Cup. This is a comprehensive guide to France in the 2026 World Cup.
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France team profile overview
| Team name | France national football team |
| Nickname | Les Bleus |
| Governing body | Fédération Française de Football, founded in 1919. |
| Confederation | UEFA |
| League | FIFA World Cup |
| Fifa code | FRA |
| Arena | Stade de France. |
| Head coach | Didier Deschamps |
| Captain | Kylian Mbappé |
| Most caps | Hugo Lioris, 145. |
| Top scorer | Just Fontaine, 13 in the World Cup. |
| World Cup appearances | 17 |
| Best World Cup finish | Champions in 1998 and 2018. |
| Last World Cupfinish | Runners-up, 2022 |
France World Cup 2026 qualification
France was in Group D of the UEFA qualifying rounds. In the 6 matches played, France won six, drew one and lost none. France topped the group to earn a direct entry into the 2026 World Cup.
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France World Cup 2026 group
France is in Group I, along with Senegal, Iraq and Norway. The top two teams in the France World Cup 2026 group will advance to the round of 32. A third-ranked team could also advance.
France World Cup 2026 fixtures and match schedule
Sportpesa has the full France World Cup 2026 fixtures, showing each team’s opponents, kick-off times, and match venues. France’s matches will take place across three cities. The table below shows the France World Cup 2026 schedule in South African Standard Time.
| Date | Match | Venue | Kick-off Time |
| 16 June | France vs Senegal | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, USA | 21:00 SAST |
| 22 June | France vs Iraq | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, USA | 23:00 SAST |
| 26 June | Norway vs France | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, USA | 21:00 SAST |
France Results at FIFA World Cup 2026
Get live France World Cup 2026 results at Sportpesa, including the scores and winners. The table below will be updated with France’s results from the 2026 World Cup.
| Date | Match | Result |
| 16 June | France vs Senegal | To be updated |
| 22 June | France vs Iraq | To be updated |
| 26 June | Norway vs France | To be updated |
France World Cup 2026 table and standings
This section features the France 2026 World Cup table and standings. It includes the matches played, won, lost, or drawn, as well as the goals and points accumulated. The table below will be updated to reflect France’s World Cup standings.
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD | Points |
| 1 | France | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Senegal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Iraq | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Norway | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
France World Cup 2026 squad
The official France World Cup 2026 squad was announced on May 14 2026. Kylian Mbappe is the captain and one goal away from equaling the top goal scorer record. Other key players are Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, Desiree Doure and Aurélien Tchouaméni. The table below shows the players, their positions, jersey numbers and clubs they play for.
| Player | Position | Jersey | Club |
| Brice Samba | Goalkeeper | 1 | RC Lens |
| Mike Maignan | Goalkeeper | 16 | AC Milan |
| Robin Risser | Goalkeeper | 23 | Strasbourg |
| Malo Gusto | Defender | 2 | Chelsea |
| Lucas Digne | Defender | 3 | Aston Villa |
| Dayot Upamecano | Defender | 4 | Bayern Munich |
| Jules Koundé | Defender | 5 | Barcelona |
| Manu Koné | Midfielder | 6 | AS Roma |
| Ousmane Dembélé | Forward | 7 | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Aurélien Tchouaméni | Midfielder | 8 | Real Madrid |
| Marcus Thuram | Forward | 9 | Inter Milan |
| Kylian Mbappé | Forward | 10 | Real Madrid |
| Michael Olise | Midfielder | 11 | Bayern Munich |
| Bradley Barcola | Forward | 12 | Paris Saint-Germain |
| N’Golo Kanté | Midfielder | 13 | Al-Ittihad |
| Adrien Rabiot | Midfielder | 14 | Marseille |
| Ibrahima Konaté | Defender | 15 | Liverpool |
| William Saliba | Defender | 17 | Arsenal |
| Warren Zaïre-Emery | Midfielder | 18 | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Theo Hernández | Defender | 19 | AC Milan |
| Désiré Doué | Forward | 20 | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Lucas Hernández | Defender | 21 | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Jean-Philippe Mateta | Forward | 22 | Crystal Palace |
| Maxence Lacroix | Defender | 26 | Crystal Palace |
| Rayan Cherki | Midfielder | 24 | Lyon |
| Maghnes Akliouche | Midfielder | 25 | Monaco |
France World Cup 2026 coaches and technical bench
Head coach Didier Deschamps has managed the France national team for 14 years. He is assisted by a team that has largely remained unchanged since the 2018 World Cup win. The table below shows the France World Cup 2026 technical bench.
| Head Coach | Didier Deschamps |
| Assistant Coach | Guy Stéphan |
| Goalkeeping Coach | Franck Raviot |
| Fitness Coach | Cyril Moine |
| Team Doctor | Franck Le Gall |
| Assistant Doctor | Fabrice Bryand |
| Physiotherapist | Patrick Flamant |
| Physiotherapist | Cédric Ferreira |
| Performance Analyst | Benoît Delaval |
| Video Analyst | Ludovic Loustalot |
| Team Manager | Olivier Giroud |
| Equipment Manager | Claude Le Roy |
| Nutritionist | Xavier Bigard |
| Psychologist | Meriem Salmi |
| Press Officer | Philippe Tournon |
France World Cup 2026 statistics
France captain Kylian Mbappé has 12 goals in 14 World Cup matches. France World Cup 2026 analysis illustrates a team full of talent, including reigning Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele. Join Sportpesa for the France World Cup 2026 winner odds. The table below will be updated with all the France World Cup 2026 scoring, assist and discipline stats.
| Player | Position | Minutes Played | Goals | Assists | Yellow Cards | Red Cards | Injury Status |
| Brice Samba | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mike Maignan | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Robin Risser | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Malo Gusto | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lucas Digne | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dayot Upamecano | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jules Koundé | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ibrahima Konaté | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| William Saliba | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Theo Hernández | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lucas Hernández | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Maxence Lacroix | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Manu Koné | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Aurélien Tchouaméni | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Michael Olise | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N’Golo Kanté | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Adrien Rabiot | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Warren Zaïre-Emery | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rayan Cherki | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Maghnes Akliouche | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ousmane Dembélé | Forward | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marcus Thuram | Forward | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kylian Mbappé | Forward | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bradley Barcola | Forward | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Désiré Doué | Forward | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jean-Philippe Mateta | Forward | — | — | — | — | — | — |
France World Cup 2026 predictions, betting tips, and odds
According to the France World Cup 2026 betting odds, Les Bleus are predicted to win the World Cup. Only Spain has better odds. France has the best players who can upset Spain and any other team in the World Cup. Get accurate France World Cup 2026 odds on SportPesa.
Why France has the best players in the 2026 World Cup
France’s World Cup 2026 predictions frequently cite its talent pool as its greatest strength. France developed a sustainable resource of players over decades of intentional practice. The France World Cup 2026 players already dominate in other competitions; this World Cup will be no different. Bet on France to win the World Cup 2026 on Sportpesa.
FAQs on the France World Cup 2026
Is Mbappé playing in the 2026 World Cup?
Yes, Mbappé is in the official France 2026 World Cup squad. He plays as a centre-forward or attacking winger.
Who is faster than Mbappé?
Players such as Kyle Walker, Mickey van de Ven and Thierry Henry have recorded speeds that equal or surpass Kylian Mbappé.
Who is Mbappé’s idol?
Kylian Mbappe has named both Cristiano Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane as his football inspirations.
Conclusion
The French team at the 2026 World Cup has consistently shown excellence. Les Bleus have been champions and runners-up in four World Finals since 1998. France is guaranteed a deep run in the 2026 World Cup. Sportpesa has you covered with all the France World Cup content. Bet on popular games in the World Cup on SportPesa.