The French national football team, led by captain Kylian Mbappé, arrived in Boston on June 11, 2026, to a warm welcome from over 300 fans at their base camp. The team is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Supporters, many waving French flags and singing songs including Édith Piaf's 'Non, je ne regrette rien,' gathered to greet the players as they stepped off the bus. The atmosphere was festive, with chants of 'Allez les Bleus' echoing through the area.
The French squad will train in the Boston area before heading to their first match. France is the defending champion, having won the 2018 World Cup in Russia and finishing as runners-up in 2022 in Qatar.
Local organizers have praised the team's choice of Boston as a base, citing the city's strong sports culture and French-speaking community. The team is expected to stay for about two weeks before the tournament begins.
