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France's Path to the 2026 World Cup Final: Matches, Fixtures, and Ticket Info

Fans of France have plenty to be hopeful for as they chase a third World Cup title and a third straight final appearance. Their group stage showed strength, winning all three games against Senegal, Iraq, and Norway. This sets up a Round of 32 encounter with Sweden. Here’s a breakdown of what lies ahead for Didier Deschamps’ squad on their way to the final on July 19.

Potential Route to the Title

If France beats Sweden, their next opponent in the Round of 16 will be Paraguay on July 4 in Philadelphia. A win there leads to a quarterfinal match against whoever wins between Canada and Morocco. That quarterfinal would take place in Boston on July 9.

Ticket Buying Guide for France Matches

  • Last-Minute Sales Phase: Currently open with tickets sold on a first-come, first-served basis. This is your last chance to buy directly from FIFA.
  • Official FIFA Resale Marketplace: Only authorized platform to buy or sell verified tickets at face value. Open through the tournament’s end.
  • Secondary Marketplaces: Sites like StubHub offer tickets, especially for knockout rounds. Prices can vary, so check terms before buying.

Ticket Prices for the 2026 World Cup

FIFA set prices that change by stage. Group matches start at $60 for some supporter tiers. Finals can cost up to $6,730. Here’s an overview:

The France Squad for World Cup 2026

  • 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)

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