FIFA Ranking #2 · 16 World Cups · Best: Champions
Two-time champions with the best player on earth in Mbappé, France are co-favourites alongside Argentina and Spain. Deschamps has moulded a frightening unit that combines world-class individual talent with collective tactical organisation — they arrive at 2026 as one of the most complete teams in the world.
Group I opponents
Kylian Mbappé
⭐ Star PlayerReal Madrid
Forward / Left Winger
90
Caps
55
Goals
27
Age
The best player in the world — Real Madrid's explosive forward who is the frontrunner for the 2026 Ballon d'Or and France's all-time leading scorer.
Antoine Griezmann
Atlético Madrid
Attacking Midfielder / Forward
125
Caps
46
Goals
35
Age
France's second-highest scorer and the complete forward — intelligent, creative, big-game player who thrives in tournament football.
Aurélien Tchouaméni
Real Madrid
Defensive Midfielder
48
Caps
5
Goals
26
Age
Real Madrid's commanding midfield presence who partners with Casemiro — combative, technically superb, and France's midfield anchor.
William Saliba
Arsenal
Centre-Back
40
Caps
3
Goals
25
Age
Arsenal's composed and dominant centre-back who has become one of Europe's best defenders — France's defensive cornerstone.
All times local to venue. Group stage results determine knockout seedings.
Senegal
FIFA #20
MetLife Stadium
East Rutherford, NJ
Iraq
FIFA #58
Lincoln Financial Field
Philadelphia, PA
Norway
FIFA #39
Gillette Stadium
Boston, MA
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2× World Champions
Most decorated in their region
16
Appearances
2
Titles
#2
FIFA Rank
Champions
Best Result
France won their first World Cup on home soil in 1998 with Zidane's brace against Brazil in the Final. They then won the 2018 title in Russia — a 4–2 demolition of Croatia with Mbappé becoming the second teenager after Pelé to score in a World Cup Final. With two titles in 20 years and Mbappé in his prime, the dynasty continues.
Formation
Wide attacking triangle, pressing high up the pitch
Head Coach
Didier Deschamps
French · 4-3-3
Didier Deschamps leads France into the 2026 World Cup with a 4-3-3 system built around the squad's strengths. With 2 World Cup titles in the trophy cabinet, expectations remain sky-high.
The three teams France must face in the group stage.
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