France at the 2026 World Cup
GROUP I · FRA · UEFA
France return to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 for their 17th appearance overall. They have won the tournament 2 times.
UPDATED JUN 24, 2026 · DATA REFRESHED EACH BUILD
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France's World Cup record
| Confederation | UEFA (Europe) |
|---|---|
| World Cup appearances | 16 |
| Best finish | Champions (1998, 2018) |
| Titles | 2 |
France's 2026 World Cup fixtures
| FIXTURE | KICKOFF (UTC) | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
| France vs Senegal | JUN 16 · 19:00 UTC | MetLife Stadium |
| France vs Iraq | JUN 22 · 21:00 UTC | Lincoln Financial Field |
| Norway vs France | JUN 26 · 19:00 UTC | Gillette Stadium |
Who else is in Group I?
See the full Group I table and fixtures →
France at the World Cup: quick answers
- What group are France in at the 2026 World Cup?
- France are in Group I, with Iraq, Norway, Senegal. The top two in the group reach the Round of 32, and the eight best third-placed teams across all twelve groups also advance.
- When do France play their first 2026 World Cup match?
- France face Senegal on JUN 16 · 19:00 UTC at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ.
- How many World Cups have France won?
- France have won the World Cup 2 times: Champions (1998, 2018).