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World Cup 2026 · Group I · FIFA #1
France
- Group
- I
- FIFA Rank
- #1
- Pot
- 1
- Formation
- 4-2-3-1
Group I · Pre-tournament line
Sorted by Pot then FIFA ranking. Click any opponent for their team page.
| # | Team | FIFA | Pot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇫🇷 France | #1 | 1 |
| 2 | 🇸🇳 Senegal | #14 | 2 |
| 3 | 🇳🇴 Norway | #31 | 2 |
| 4 | 🇮🇶 Iraq | #57 | 4 |
France's World Cup 2026 fixtures
All three group-stage matches with venue, kickoff time and broadcast routing.
Matchday 1 · 19:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France vs 🇸🇳 Senegal
New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium)
· East Rutherford · capacity 82,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Senegal's team page →
Matchday 2 · 21:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France vs 🇮🇶 Iraq
Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field)
· Philadelphia · capacity 67,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Iraq's team page →
Matchday 3 · 19:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Norway vs 🇫🇷 France
Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium)
· Foxborough · capacity 65,000 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Norway's team page →
Tactical snapshot
Formation
4-2-3-1 ↔ 4-3-3 with Mbappé wide
Pivot
Aurélien Tchouaméni
Attacking focus
Kylian Mbappé · Ousmane Dembélé
Identity
Deschamps' transition football built around Mbappé's pace
Key players
Kylian Mbappé
Aurélien Tchouaméni
Ousmane Dembélé
Antoine Griezmann
France at the World Cup
| First appearance | Total appearances | Best finish |
|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 17 (incl. 2026) | Champion · 2× champion |
How to watch France
United States: FOX · Telemundo
Home market: TF1 · M6
For the full broadcast schedule see our Match Centre →.
Read more about France
France World Cup 2026 — FAQ
When does France play their first World Cup 2026 match?
France's tournament begins Jun 16, 2026 against Senegal at New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford (19:00 UTC).
Who is France's coach at World Cup 2026?
Didier Deschamps.
What group is France in at the 2026 World Cup?
Group I with Senegal, Norway, Iraq.
What is France's FIFA ranking heading into the 2026 World Cup?
#1 in the April 2026 FIFA Men's World Ranking, drawn into Pot 1.
Has France ever reached a World Cup Champion?
France's best finish is Champion, reached 2 times. They have appeared at 17 World Cups including 2026.
Who is France's captain at World Cup 2026?
Kylian Mbappé.
Where can I watch France's World Cup 2026 matches?
FOX · Telemundo in the United States; TF1 · M6 in France.