When does France play next in the World Cup?

France has 3 matches scheduled in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Check this page for the full schedule.

How many World Cup 2026 matches does France play?

France has 3 matches in the FIFA World Cup 2026, starting in Group I.

What group is France in at the 2026 World Cup?

France is in Group I of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

What time do France's World Cup matches kick off?

All France kick-off times are shown in your local timezone on this page. The tournament is hosted across the USA, Mexico, and Canada.

How can I watch France at the World Cup 2026?

Check our how-to-watch guide for broadcaster details in your country. All match times on this page convert to your local timezone automatically.

France World Cup 2026 Schedule — team schedule and results

Past results (3)

2026-06-26 19:00 UTCNorway vs FranceFIFA World Cup 2026
2026-06-22 21:00 UTCFrance vs IraqFIFA World Cup 2026
2026-06-16 19:00 UTCFrance vs SenegalFIFA World Cup 2026

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Timezone Tax · Group I

France ranks #26 of 48 nations for schedule difficulty. Here's how Group I compares.

3🇮🇶 Iraq
2 overnight
67
5🇳🇴 Norway
2 overnight
63
26🇫🇷 France
25
30🇸🇳 Senegal
1 overnight
25

Full 48-nation ranking

How to Watch France at the World Cup 2026

Watch on Fox, Telemundo in United States (free-to-air available). All France kick-off times on this page are shown in your local timezone. See TV channels and streaming services for every country in our how to watch the World Cup 2026 guide. Or browse all 104 World Cup matches in France time.

France compete in Group I of the FIFA World Cup 2026, playing matches in New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Boston. Les Bleus are 2-time World Cup champions (1998, 2018) and 2022 finalists, arriving as one of the pre-tournament favourites alongside Group I opponents Senegal, Norway, and Iraq.

Group I Match Schedule

June 16: vs Senegal, MetLife Stadium New York. 15:00 ET (21:00, Paris)
June 22: vs Iraq, Lincoln Financial Field Philadelphia. 17:00 ET (23:00, Paris)
June 26: vs Norway, Gillette Stadium Boston. 15:00 ET (21:00, Paris)

Viewing from France

Two prime-time slots out of three is an excellent viewing schedule. The France-Senegal opener at 21:00 Paris time carries deep cultural and football weight between two nations with extensive historic connections. Many Senegalese players compete in Ligue 1, and the match will be among the most-watched fixtures of the entire group stage in France. The North American edition offers similar or better conditions for Paris viewers compared to Qatar 2022, with East Coast afternoon kickoffs translating cleanly to French evenings.

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Frequently asked questions

When does France play next in the World Cup?: France has 3 matches scheduled in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Check this page for the full schedule.
How many World Cup 2026 matches does France play?: France has 3 matches in the FIFA World Cup 2026, starting in Group I.
What group is France in at the 2026 World Cup?: France is in Group I of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
What time do France's World Cup matches kick off?: All France kick-off times are shown in your local timezone on this page. The tournament is hosted across the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
How can I watch France at the World Cup 2026?: Check our how-to-watch guide for broadcaster details in your country. All match times on this page convert to your local timezone automatically.