Team route
France World Cup 2026 Schedule Overview
This team page is built for users who already know the country they want to follow. Instead of asking them to keep filtering the full tournament table, it puts France's three group fixtures, opponents, host cities, stadiums and match-detail links into one route.
France plays across 3 host cities in United States, so this page should make the route easy to scan before users open city pages or match-detail pages. The first match is France vs Senegal in New York New Jersey, while the final group fixture is Norway vs France in Boston. That order matters for fans planning watch times, travel days or a printable schedule.
Group overview
Group I standings and remaining fixtures
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Match 20
France vs Senegal
MetLife Stadium, New York New Jersey - Jun 16 - 16:00 ET
Match 22
Iraq vs Norway
Gillette Stadium, Boston - Jun 16 - 19:00 ET
Match 42
France vs Iraq
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia - Jun 22 - 18:00 ET
Match 44
Norway vs Senegal
MetLife Stadium, New York New Jersey - Jun 22 - 21:00 ET
Match 65
Norway vs France
Gillette Stadium, Boston - Jun 26 - 16:00 ET
Match 66
Senegal vs Iraq
BMO Field, Toronto - Jun 26 - 16:00 ET
Potential lineup
4-2-3-1 role board, not a confirmed squad list
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Player names are intentionally not guessed here. Use this board as a role-based planning view until an official squad, lineup or reliable projection is available.
Fixtures
France World Cup 2026 Schedule Fixtures by Date, Opponent and City
Each fixture card connects the match row to a practical next step: open the match detail for kickoff conversion and source notes, or open the host city page for stadium and local schedule context.
Match 20
France Fixture 20: France vs Senegal
France is listed first for this Group I fixture against Senegal on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Kickoff is listed at 16:00 ET, and the match is scheduled for MetLife Stadium in New York New Jersey.
The opener against Senegal sets the first reference point for Group I. Fans should use this match to check the first kickoff time, the opening city and whether the next fixture requires a fast travel change.
Match 42
France Fixture 42: France vs Iraq
France is listed first for this Group I fixture against Iraq on Monday, June 22, 2026. Kickoff is listed at 18:00 ET, and the match is scheduled for Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
The middle fixture against Iraq is the bridge between the opener and the final group match. It is useful for checking rest days, travel rhythm and whether the team remains in the same country or changes host markets.
Match 65
France Fixture 65: Norway vs France
France is listed second for this Group I fixture against Norway on Friday, June 26, 2026. Kickoff is listed at 16:00 ET, and the match is scheduled for Gillette Stadium in Boston.
The closing group match against Norway can carry qualification pressure because standings, goal difference and the best third-place comparison may matter by then. It is the fixture most likely to send users toward standings and bracket planning.
First match
France First Match
France opens against Senegal on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 16:00 ET. The first match is the best starting point for checking watch-party timing, arrival plans and the first city on the route.
Host route
France Host Cities and Stadiums
The team route includes Gillette Stadium, Lincoln Financial Field and MetLife Stadium. Because the host-city path is Boston, New York New Jersey and Philadelphia, users should compare venue pages before booking travel or deciding which fixtures to attend.
Qualification path
Group I Planning for France
The group stage sends the top teams toward the knockout bracket, while third-place comparisons may also matter. Keep this page next to the standings hub once match results start changing the table.
How to Use the France World Cup 2026 Schedule
Track France kickoff times
Use the France World Cup 2026 Schedule route when you need one list of dates and ET kickoff times without scanning all 104 matches. Open each match detail page when you need converted time, city context or same-group links.
Plan France travel by host city
France's route touches Boston, New York New Jersey and Philadelphia. Use the city links to compare stadiums, match clusters and local planning notes before you make paid travel decisions.
Save the France schedule with PDF or Excel
The PDF is useful for a quick printable copy, while the Excel workbook is better if you want to filter the full World Cup 2026 schedule by France, Group I, city or date.
France World Cup 2026 Schedule Related Planning Links
France World Cup 2026 Schedule FAQ
What does this France page include?
This team-specific fixture page covers France's Group I match dates, opponents, kickoff times, host cities, stadiums and links to match-detail pages.
Who does France play in Group I?
France is listed with Iraq, Norway and Senegal in Group I. Use the group page and standings page together once results begin to affect qualification routes.
Where does France play during the World Cup 2026 group stage?
France is listed in Boston, New York New Jersey and Philadelphia. The page links each city to a host-city guide so fans can check stadium context and related fixtures.
Can I download the France World Cup 2026 fixtures?
Yes. Use the World Cup 2026 Schedule PDF for a printable copy or the Excel workbook when you want to filter all matches down to France, Group I, a city or a date range.
Does this page show France knockout matches?
Not yet. Knockout matches depend on group results. This page focuses on the confirmed group route and links to standings, bracket and match-detail pages for the next planning step.