As of June 28, 2026, the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been completed, and France's path through the tournament is now known. The French team, placed in Group D, will face Australia, Denmark, and Tunisia in the group stage. The top two teams from each group advance to the round of 16.
If France wins Group D, they will likely face the runner-up from Group C, which includes Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and Poland. A victory in the round of 16 would set up a quarterfinal against the winner of Group E (potentially Spain or Germany) or the runner-up of Group F (possibly Belgium or Croatia). The semifinal could pit France against the winner of Group G (Brazil) or Group H (Portugal), with a potential final against the winner of the other half of the bracket, which includes England and the Netherlands.
However, if France finishes second in Group D, they would face the winner of Group C, likely Argentina, in the round of 16. This would lead to a tougher path, with a potential quarterfinal against the winner of Group A (Qatar) or Group B (England). The semifinal could then involve Brazil or Portugal, and the final would be against the winner of the other half.
France's performance in the group stage will be crucial in determining their knockout stage opponents. The team, led by coach Didier Deschamps, aims to defend their 2018 title and improve on their 2022 final loss. The tournament is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with matches scheduled from June 8 to July 19, 2026.
