France

Group IELO 2000Champion Probability 11%

France at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

France are competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first edition to feature 48 nations, held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. They have been drawn into Group I alongside Norway, Senegal, and Iraq. Their campaign begins on June 16, 2026 against Senegal. Group I presents a diverse mix of footballing styles and traditions, making every matchday a test of tactical adaptability and squad depth. Currently rated with an ELO rating (a team strength metric) of 2000, France enter the tournament as one of the tournament favorites. Simulations give them a 11.0% chance of winning the tournament outright. Follow France's journey through every group match and knockout round as the tournament unfolds.

Head Coach

Luis de la Fuente

Spain · Age 64

Squad

Goalkeepers

23L. ChevalierAge 24
16M. MaignanAge 30
1B. SambaAge 31

Defenders

3L. DigneAge 32
2M. GustoAge 22
21L. HernándezAge 29
22T. HernándezAge 28
19P. KaluluAge 25
15I. KonatéAge 26
5J. KoundéAge 27
19M. LacroixAge 25
15B. PavardAge 29
17W. SalibaAge 24
4D. UpamecanoAge 27

Midfielders

6E. CamavingaAge 23
14R. CherkiAge 22
13N. KantéAge 34
8M. KonéAge 24
11M. OliseAge 24
14A. RabiotAge 30
8A. TchouaméniAge 25
6K. ThuramAge 24
18W. Zaïre-EmeryAge 19

Forwards

12M. AklioucheAge 23
20B. BarcolaAge 23
7K. ComanAge 29
7O. DembéléAge 28
12D. DouéAge 20
9H. EkitikeAge 23
12R. Kolo MuaniAge 27
19J. MatetaAge 28
10Kylian MbappéAge 27
7C. NkunkuAge 28
8F. ThauvinAge 32
9M. ThuramAge 28

35 players in squad

Matches

Group StageUpcoming
France-Senegal
Group StageUpcoming
France-Iraq
Group StageUpcoming
Norway-France

Tournament Progression

Champion Probability
11%
Reach Final
18%
Reach Semi-Finals
27%
Reach Quarter-Finals
39%
Reach Round of 16
68%

Rank 3 of 42 teams | 100 simulations

Model Rating

2000
ELO Rating
1.35
Attack
0.80
Defense

Group I Standings

Group details →
#Team
1France
2Norway
3Senegal
4Iraq