The 2026 FIFA World Cup promises to be a historic and monumental event in many ways. For the first time ever, the soccer tournament will be co-hosted by three nations: Canada, the United States, and Mexico, across 16 host cities. Taking place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, this new edition marks a revolution with its expanded format.
The main change is the increase in the number of participating teams from 32 to 48 nations. This expansion has led to a complete overhaul of the competition:
Having qualified without any trouble,the French team, after its victory in 2018 and its final in 2022, is approaching this competition with ambitions of winning a third star. Les Bleus have been drawn in Group I, where they will face Senegal and Norway, among others. With an impressive pool of talent, led by Kylian Mbappé, France is naturally ranked among the top three or four favorites by analysts. Its first match will take place on June 16 in New York, marking the start of a long journey where experience in major competitions will be a major asset for Didier Deschamps.
The opening match will take place in Mexico City's iconic Azteca Stadium, while the final will be held at MetLife Stadium in New York. Spread across the vast North American continent, this World Cup promises a month and a half of intense soccer, breaking all records for participation and matches.
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2026 World Cup: dates and full schedule of France's matches
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2026 World Cup: discover the French team's first opponents in the group stage
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2026 FIFA World Cup: France vs. Ukraine, which channel will broadcast the qualifying match?
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Soccer World Cup 2026: France's opponents, qualifying schedule
In the qualifiers for the 2026 Football World Cup, Les Bleus will face Ukraine, Iceland and Azerbaijan. Watch the matches from September 2025! [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From June 11, 2026 to July 19, 2026
