France's Road to the World Cup Final: Fixtures, Opponents, and Ticket Info
Fans of France have good reason to be excited as they chase a third World Cup title and aim to reach their third straight final. Their group stage showed strength with wins against Senegal, Iraq, and Norway, setting up a Round of 32 showdown against Sweden. Below, we lay out the path Didier Deschamps' squad will follow toward the July 19 final and highlight potential opponents along the way.
France's Group Stage Results and Upcoming Match
If France beats Sweden, they face Paraguay in the Round of 16 on July 4 in Philadelphia. A win there sets up a quarterfinal against either Canada or Morocco on July 9 in Boston.
How to Secure Tickets for France Matches
- Last-Minute Sales Phase: Currently open, tickets here are sold first-come, first-served, providing a final chance to buy directly from FIFA.
- Official FIFA Resale Marketplace: This platform allows verified ticket buying and selling at face value, open through the tournament's end.
- Secondary Marketplaces: Platforms like StubHub offer tickets, often for high-demand knockout matches. Prices can be above face value, so check terms before purchasing.
Ticket Pricing Overview
FIFA set varying prices for this tournament. Group stage tickets start around $60, while final match seats can cost up to $6,730. The table below shows approximate ranges by category and tournament phase.
France's 2026 World Cup Squad
The squad features a mix of experience and young talent. Goalkeepers include Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Robin Risser (Lens), and Brice Samba (Rennes). Defenders such as Lucas Digne (Aston Villa), Malo Gusto (Chelsea), and Jules Kounde (Barcelona) bolster the backline.
Midfield options range from N'Golo Kante (Fenerbahçe) to Adrien Rabiot (AC Milan) and Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid). Up front, stars like Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) and Ousmane Dembele (Paris Saint-Germain) lead the attack alongside promising forwards like Michael Olise (Bayern Munich) and Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan).
