France World Cup 2026 Schedule: Locations, Dates, Times

Kylian Mbappé and France now know their path to glory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after learning their group stage opponents, which stadiums they will play at, and the times for the games. 

When is the World Cup? How to Watch?

The World Cup will run from June 11–July 19, 2026. Spread across three countries, the tournament will culminate with the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The FOX family of networks and the FOX Sports app are your complete home for World Cup content, including live matches, complete highlights, commentary and analysis, and full-match replays.

What is France's Group and Who are the Opponents?

France will be in Group I. Its opponents will be:

• Senegal
• Norway
• FIFA playoff intercontinental winner 2 (Bolivia, Suriname, Iraq) — to be decided in March 2026

Group I: France, Senegal, FIFA Playoff 2 and Norway | 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw

Group I is set for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring France, Senegal, winner of FIFA Playoff 2 and Norway.

What is France's World Cup Schedule?

France discovered its three group-stage opponents at the World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 5. The team's three group stage games will be as follows:

• June 16: France vs. Senegal — MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey (3 p.m. ET)
• June 22: France vs. FIFA playoff winner 2 (Bolivia, Suriname, Iraq) — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia (5 p.m. ET)
• June 26: Norway vs. France — Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts (3 p.m. ET)

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