๐ซ๐ท France at the 2026 World Cup
2018 champions, 2022 finalists. Mbappe leads the title hunt again.
Europe's Deepest Squad
France are two-time world champions, winning on home soil in 1998 and then again in Russia in 2018. With one of the deepest squads in international football, they have reached at least the semi-finals in three of the last five tournaments and start 2026 as one of the title favourites.
At the 2026 World Cup, France are placed in Group I alongside Iraq, Norway, Senegal. The top 2 teams from every group advance to the Round of 32, and the 8 best third-placed teams also go through. Every match matters from minute one.
With 16 World Cup appearances in their history and a best finish of World Champion, France bring experience to a tournament that is larger and more competitive than ever before.
Group I Draw
All 4 teams in France's group. Top 2 advance automatically, plus the 8 best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.
How the 2026 Group Stage Works
France's 2026 Squad
Projected, official call-up to be confirmed
Likely first eleven
in a 4-3-3.
Editorial first XI based on qualifying form, club minutes, and Didier Deschamps's recent selection. The official sheet is named one hour before kickoff.
- 16Mike Maignan
- 5Jules Kounde
- 4Dayot Upamecano
- 17William Saliba
- 22Theo Hernandez
- 8Aurelien Tchouameni
- 14Adrien Rabiot
- 6Eduardo Camavinga
- 11Ousmane Dembele
- 10Kylian MbappeCAPTAIN
- 7Bradley Barcola
All 24 players
Goalkeepers
3 playersDefenders
8 playersMidfielders
6 playersForwards
7 playersEditorial selection based on current first-team form. The final 26-player squad is at the head coach's discretion and is announced approximately one month before the tournament.
France in UEFA
Europe (UEFA)
UEFA sends 16 teams to 2026, the most of any confederation. The European teams hold 16 of the 22 World Cups ever played.
France competed against other UEFA nations through a multi-year qualifying campaign to secure their spot at the 2026 World Cup. The expanded format of 48 teams gave more nations a path to the tournament than ever before.
Other UEFA teams at 2026
No Ticket? Watch France At a Fan Zone
Every France group match is screened live on the giant screen at the FIFA Fan Fest in the host city. Free entry, no queue, just show up. Every other host city also screens every match, so wherever you are, you can join the crowd.
Frequently Asked Questions
Group I Opponents
The teams France face in the group stage
