France are in Group I with Senegal, Iraq, Norway. Head coach: Didier Deschamps. Captain: Kylian Mbappé. Below: full squad spotlight, fixture-by-fixture US broadcast info, and what to expect.
13 years in charge of France. Won the 2018 World Cup, reached the 2022 final. This is his fourth and final World Cup as France manager — he steps down after the tournament regardless of result.
France's third straight World Cup with realistic title hopes. Mbappé captains the side and is chasing France's all-time scoring record. Dembélé just won the 2024 Ballon d'Or after driving PSG to their first Champions League title and added a second CL in May 2026 vs Arsenal. The attacking depth — Mbappé, Dembélé, Olise, Doué, Cherki, Thuram — is the deepest of any side at the tournament. Deschamps' final World Cup as manager (he retires after) adds to the narrative pressure. Group I (Senegal, Iraq, Norway) is winnable but Senegal is dangerous.
Ceiling: Champions — Mbappé's prime, Dembélé peaking, the best French attack in years, and Deschamps' farewell motivation.
Floor: Quarterfinal — France's recent ceiling when knockout pressure mounts.
All times Eastern. FOX matches are free over the air with a $30 antenna. FS1 matches require cable or a streaming trial (Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream). Telemundo carries every match in Spanish — also free over the air.
| Tue, Jun 16 15:00 ET | France vs Senegal | FOX FREE OTA |
| Mon, Jun 22 17:00 ET | France vs Iraq | FOX FREE OTA |
| Fri, Jun 26 15:00 ET | France vs Norway | FOX FREE OTA |
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