France's Journey to the 2026 World Cup Final: Matches, Fixtures, and Ticket Info
Fans of France have good reason to feel hopeful about their team’s chances at the FIFA World Cup 2026. After topping their group with wins over Senegal, Iraq, and Norway, Les Bleus are set for a Round of 32 match against Sweden. This guide maps out their route from here up to the final on July 19 and outlines potential opponents along the way.
Group Stage Results and Upcoming Matches
If France advances past Sweden, they will face Paraguay in the Round of 16 on July 4 at Philadelphia. Success there would lead them to a quarterfinal showdown against the winner between Canada and Morocco, scheduled for July 9 in Boston.
How to Purchase France World Cup Tickets
The ticket sales for the tournament are currently in the Last-Minute Sales Phase, meaning tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis with real-time availability. Fans can buy directly through FIFA during this final window.
The Official FIFA Resale Marketplace is also open, allowing verified ticket resales at face value until the tournament ends. Secondary marketplaces like StubHub offer tickets too, often for high-demand knockout matches, but prices can vary, so checking terms is advised.
Ticket Prices for France Matches
FIFA’s pricing varies by phase and category. Group Stage tickets start as low as $60 for certain supporter tiers, while final match tickets can cost up to $6,730. Here’s a rough breakdown:
France’s Squad for the 2026 World Cup
Here’s the lineup Didier Deschamps has put together for the tournament:
- Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Robin Risser (Lens), Brice Samba (Rennes)
- Defenders: Lucas Digne (Aston Villa), Malo Gusto (Chelsea), Lucas Hernandez (Paris St-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 St-Germain)
- Forwards: Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco), Bradley Barcola (Paris St-Germain), Rayan Cherki (Man City), Ousmane Dembele (Paris St-Germain), Desire Doue (Paris St-Germain), Michael Olise (Bayern Munich), Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid), Jean-Phillippe Mateta (Crystal Palace), Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan)






