Complete France World Cup 2026 schedule — every Les Bleus match date, kickoff time and venue. Group I fixtures against Senegal, Iraq and Norway featuring Kylian Mbappe.
Published: June 7, 2026 | Author: Hemim SK
France are one of the two or three favourites to win the FIFA World Cup 2026. Winners in 2018, finalists in 2022, Kylian Mbappe-led and ruthlessly talented — Les Bleus arrive in America with a squad capable of winning every match they play. But their draw gave them the hardest group in the tournament. Group I. France, Senegal, Norway and Iraq. The Group of Death.
Here is every France match at the 2026 World Cup.
France World Cup 2026 — Key Facts
Group: I — the Group of Death
Opponents: Senegal, Iraq, Norway
FIFA ranking: 2nd in the world
Coach: Didier Deschamps
Star player: Kylian Mbappe
Opening match: France vs Senegal — June 16, MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
Group stage venues: New Jersey (MetLife Stadium), Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field), Boston (Gillette Stadium)
France Group Stage Schedule
Match 1 — France vs Senegal
Date: Monday June 16, 2026
Kickoff: 3pm ET / 8pm BST
Venue: New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium), East Rutherford, New Jersey
TV USA: Fox / Telemundo
TV UK: ITV1 / ITVX
France vs Senegal in the opening group match at MetLife Stadium. Mbappe vs the back-to-back Africa Cup of Nations champions. Senegal are dangerous, athletic and motivated. France are the favourites but they lost to Ivory Coast in pre-tournament — questions about their defensive focus need answering here.
Prediction: France 2-1 Senegal
Match 2 — France vs Iraq
Date: Monday June 22, 2026
Kickoff: 5pm ET / 10pm BST
Venue: Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
TV USA: Fox / Telemundo
TV UK: BBC / ITV
Iraq drew 1-1 with Spain in pre-tournament. They will not come to Philadelphia to lose quietly. But France’s squad depth should be too much even for Iraq’s disciplined defensive approach.
Prediction: France 3-0 Iraq
Match 3 — France vs Norway
Date: Friday June 27, 2026
Kickoff: TBC
Venue: Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium), Foxborough, Massachusetts
TV USA: Fox / Telemundo
TV UK: BBC / ITV
The match of the group stage. Kylian Mbappe vs Erling Haaland. France vs Norway. Two of the three best players in world football on the same pitch in a group stage match that could decide who tops Group I. Haaland scored twice against Sweden in pre-tournament. Mbappe is always dangerous. This is the must-watch match of the entire group stage.
Prediction: France 2-1 Norway
Key Players: Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann, Aurelien Tchouameni, Mike Maignan, Marcus Thuram
Need To Know
What group is France in at World Cup 2026?
Group I — alongside Senegal, Iraq and Norway. It is the hardest group in the tournament by average FIFA ranking.
When does France play at World Cup 2026?
France open on June 16 vs Senegal, then June 22 vs Iraq, then June 27 vs Norway.
What time is France vs Norway at World Cup 2026?
France vs Norway is on June 27 at Gillette Stadium in Boston. Exact kickoff time to be confirmed but expected around 6pm ET / 11pm BST.
Conclusion
France are in the hardest group in the tournament but have the squad to come through it. Mbappe vs Haaland in Boston could be the greatest group stage match in World Cup history. Les Bleus start June 16 at MetLife Stadium.
Who wins between France and Norway — Mbappe or Haaland? Tell us in the comments!