The official draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be hosted across Canada, Mexico, and the United States, was conducted on December 7, 2025. France, the 2018 champion, was drawn into Group D. Their group stage opponents will be Italy, Ukraine, and the winner of a playoff path yet to be determined.
The tournament's expanded 48-team format means France will play three group stage matches. The top two teams from each of the 12 groups will advance to a new 32-team knockout stage. The opening match of the tournament is scheduled for June 11, 2026, in Mexico City.
Broadcast rights for the 2026 World Cup in the United States are held by Fox (English) and Telemundo (Spanish). In Canada, rights are held by CTV, TSN, and RDS. In France, TF1 and beIN Sports are the primary rights holders and will broadcast all matches.
Specific dates, times, and stadiums for France's group stage matches have not been officially finalized and published by FIFA as of April 2026. The full match schedule is expected to be confirmed closer to the tournament, following the resolution of the remaining playoff qualifiers.
