France's Journey to the 2026 World Cup Final: Fixtures, Opponents, and Ticket Info

France’s Road to the 2026 World Cup Final

Fans of France have good reason to be hopeful as the FIFA World Cup 2026 unfolds. After a perfect group stage run, winning all three matches against Senegal, Iraq, and Norway, Les Bleus secured a spot in the Round of 32, set to face Sweden. We lay out the path ahead for Didier Deschamps’ squad, including upcoming fixtures and potential matchups leading up to the final on July 19.

Potential Matchups Beyond the Round of 32

Should France advance past Sweden, they will meet Paraguay in the Round of 16 on July 4 in Philadelphia. Victory there would set up a quarterfinal clash with the winner of Canada versus Morocco, scheduled for July 9 in Boston.

How to Secure Tickets for France’s Matches

• Last-Minute Sales Phase: Currently active, this phase sells tickets on a first-come, first-served basis directly through FIFA. It’s the last chance to buy tickets from official sources.
• Official FIFA Resale Marketplace: The authorized platform where fans can buy or sell verified tickets at face value until the tournament concludes.
• Secondary Marketplaces: Platforms like StubHub offer tickets, often for high-demand knockout rounds. Prices here may exceed face value, so checking terms before buying is advised.

France’s Squad for the 2026 World Cup

The team features a blend of experienced players and emerging talent.

• Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Robin Risser (Lens), Brice Samba (Rennes)
• Defenders: Lucas Digne (Aston Villa), Malo Gusto (Chelsea), Lucas Hernandez (Paris Saint-Germain), Theo Hernandez (Al Hilal), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace), Jules Kounde (Barcelona), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich)
• Midfielders: N'Golo Kante (Fenerbahçe), Manu Kone (Roma), Adrien Rabiot (AC Milan), Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), Warren Zaire-Emery (Paris Saint-Germain)
• Forwards: Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco), Bradley Barcola (Paris Saint-Germain), Rayan Cherki (Manchester City), Ousmane Dembele (Paris Saint-Germain), Desire Doue (Paris Saint-Germain), Michael Olise (Bayern Munich), Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid), Jean-Phillippe Mateta (Crystal Palace), Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan)