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France Squad & Schedule for FIFA World Cup 2026: The excitement for the FIFA World Cup 2026 is at its peak. For the first time in history, 48 teams are competing for the coveted World Cup trophy. Among the select few teams that football fans worldwide are watching closely is the former champion, France. Renowned for their formidable attacking line-up and squad depth, the French team is set to take the field with the aim of reclaiming the trophy.
If you are a fan of France and their star player Kylian Mbappé, this blog is for you. You will find the complete schedule (in Indian Standard Time/IST) for France's group stage matches, the venues, and precise details regarding the official squad announced for the 2026 World Cup.
FIFA World Cup 2026 France Schedule & Match Timings (IST)
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France has been placed in Group I for this mega tournament. In the group stage, France will face Senegal, Iraq, and Norway. Good news for Indian fans: all three of France's matches will be played late at night (after midnight); full details are provided below:
Group Stage Matches and Venues
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Match 1: France vs Senegal
Date and Time: June 17, 2026 | 12:30 AM (i.e., late night on June 16/IST)
Stadium and City: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia -
Match 2: France vs Iraq
Date and Time: June 23, 2026 | 02:30 AM (i.e., late night on June 22 / IST)
Stadium and City: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia -
Match 3: Norway vs France
Date and Time: June 27, 2026 | 12:30 AM (i.e., late night on June 26 / IST)
Stadium and City: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
Also Read: Brazil Squad & Schedule for FIFA World Cup 2026: Full Details
France Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026: Team Players & Clubs List
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France has announced its strongest and star-studded 26-member final squad for this mega event. Led by Kylian Mbappé, the team appears highly balanced and formidable. Here is the full list of players and their current clubs:
Goalkeepers
- Mike Maignan - AC Milan
- Brice Samba - Rennes
- Robin Risser - Lens
Defenders
- Dayot Upamecano - Bayern Munich
- William Saliba - Arsenal
- Lucas Digne - Aston Villa
- Theo Hernandez - Al-Hilal
- Lucas Hernandez - PSG
- Ibrahima Konaté - Liverpool
- Jules Koundé - Barcelona
- Malo Gusto - Chelsea
- Maxence Lacroix - Crystal Palace
Midfielders
- N'Golo Kanté - Fenerbahçe
- Adrien Rabiot - AC Milan
- Manu Koné - Roma
- Aurélien Tchouaméni - Real Madrid
- Warren Zaïre-Emery - PSG
Forwards/Strikers
- Kylian Mbappé - Real Madrid
- Maghnes Akliouche - Monaco
- Ousmane Dembélé - PSG
- Michael Olise - Bayern Munich
- Désiré Doué - PSG
- Bradley Barcola - PSG
- Rayan Cherki - Manchester City
- Marcus Thuram - Inter Milan
- Jean-Philippe Mateta - Crystal Palace
France Knockout Scenarios & Road to FIFA World Cup 2026 Final
Under the new, expanded 48-team format, teams will advance directly to the 'Round of 32' knockout stage after clearing the group stage. France's potential path to the final is outlined below:
- Round of 32: After finishing in the top two of Group I, France's first knockout match will take place around July 3, 2026.
- Round of 16: The pre-quarter-final matches will be played between July 4 and July 7, 2026.
- Quarter-finals: Intense matches will take place between July 9 and July 11, 2026.
- Semi-finals: Matches to secure a spot in the final will be held on July 14 and July 15, 2026.
- Grand Final: The FIFA World Cup 2026 grand finale will be played on July 19, 2026, at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
Also Read: Argentina Squad & Schedule for FIFA World Cup 2026: Full Details
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