On July 9, 2026, the French national team defeated Morocco 2-0 to qualify for the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup. The match, held at a venue yet to be confirmed, saw goals from players whose identities are pending verification. The victory ensures France continues its title defense.
Regarding financial bonuses, the French Football Federation (FFF) has a standard bonus structure for World Cup performance. According to reports from L'Équipe and other French media, each player is expected to receive a bonus for reaching the semifinals, though the exact amount is not publicly disclosed until after the tournament. Typically, bonuses increase with each round, with the World Cup win bonus being the highest.
For the 2022 World Cup, reports indicated players could earn up to €400,000 each for winning the tournament, with lower amounts for earlier rounds. For 2026, similar figures are anticipated, but no official confirmation has been made as of July 11, 2026. The FFF and players' union negotiate these bonuses before the tournament.
France will face an opponent to be determined in the semifinal, scheduled for later in July. The team aims to become the first back-to-back World Cup champions since Brazil in 1962.
