The 2018 champions are just one step away from reaching the finals if they can get past Spain.
France World Cup results, fixtures and path to the World Cup final
Heading into the 2026 World Cup, France were many experts’ tip to lift the trophy. Didier Deschamps’ side have been incredibly reliable on the biggest stage and boast one of the fiercest attacking armories on the planet.
With the likes of Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué and Kylian Mbappé, France blitzed through the group stage with three wins from three. That included an impressive 4-1 win over Norway, albeit against a much-changed Norwegian team.
France lifted the World Cup in 2018 and reached the final again in 2022, only losing to eventual champions Argentina on penalties. They will be looking to make a historic third consecutive appearance in the final this summer, but they have a tough route to get there...
France group stage results:
- France 3-1 Senegal
- France 3-0 Iraq
- France 4-1 Norway
Who did France play in the round of 32?
After topping Group I ahead of Norway and Senegal, France lined up against Sweden. The French made it look easy with a 3-0 victory to assure their spot in the round of 16.
Who did France play in the round of 16?
France took on Paraguay in the round of 16 after a surprise win against European powerhouse Germany. France won 1-0 in a tough match that was closer than most would have thought.
Who did France play against in quarterfinals?
The quarter-final opponent for France was Morocco. Les Bleus beat the North African team 2-0.
Who does France play in the semi-final?
France face Spain in Dallas on July 14 to try to earn a spot in the 2026 World Cup final.
Who could France play in the World Cup final?
If France get to a third straight World Cup final they will come up against the winning team to emerge from the other side of the bracket. That includes England or Argentina.
Where? New York/New Jersey, July 19
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