{"id":1363,"date":"2026-06-15T05:10:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T11:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.tooniebet.ca\/ca\/?p=1363"},"modified":"2026-06-15T08:11:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T14:11:57","slug":"france-world-cup-2026-odds-analysis-schedule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tooniebet.ca\/ca\/sports-betting-and-news\/france-world-cup-2026-odds-analysis-schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"France World Cup 2026 preview: Predictions, odds, schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>France arrive at FIFA World Cup 2026 as the third-ranked team on the planet and one of the favourites to lift the trophy on July 19 . This tournament will be Didier Deschamps\u2019 final act as manager, bringing to an end a tenure that began in 2012. Les Bleus won the 2018 World Cup and then lost in the final in 2022, so they\u2019ve been the World Cup&#8217;s most consistent performers in recent history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019ll be looking to avenge their penalty shootout defeat at Qatar 2022. Job 1 is to get out of <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tooniebet.ca\/ca\/sports-betting-and-news\/world-cup-2026-group-i\/\">Group I<\/a> versus Senegal, Norway and Iraq.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">France World Cup 2026 storylines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The road to the World Cup: How France qualified<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>France qualified as UEFA Group D winners, recording five wins and one draw. The only points Deschamps\u2019 side dropped came against Iceland in a 2-2 draw. France\u2019s 4-0 victory over Ukraine secured their place at the 2026 World Cup. Kylian Mbappe led the with five goals in four matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Deschamps\u2019 farewell:&nbsp;<\/strong>One of only three men to have won the World Cup as both a player and a coach. He guided Les Bleus to the 2018 World Cup title and will want to go out on top this summer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prep Matches:<\/strong>&nbsp;France have played four matches since the turn of the year, including against Ivory Coast, Colombia and Brazil, all of which are in the World Cup. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Past 5 matches for France<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Opponent<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Result<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Northern Ireland<\/td><td>June 8<\/td><td>3-1 Win<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ivory Coast<\/td><td>June 4<\/td><td>2-1 Loss<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Colombia<\/td><td>March 29<\/td><td>3-1 Win<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brazil<\/td><td>March 26<\/td><td>2-1 Win<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Azerbaijan<\/td><td>November 16<\/td><td>3-1 Win<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Bet on World Cup 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tooniebet.ca\/ca\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Log in<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tooniebet.ca\/ca\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">register<\/a>&nbsp;at ToonieBet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tooniebet.ca\/ca\/sport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sports betting<\/a>&nbsp;page or World Cup hub.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Play futures and proops, build parlays or bet live<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to bet World Cup 2026 live<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tooniebet.ca\/ca\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Log in<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tooniebet.ca\/ca\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">register<\/a>&nbsp;at ToonieBet Ontario<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tooniebet.ca\/ca\/live-betting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">live sports page<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the match trackers, real-time odds and stats, and bet.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">France&#8217;s 2026 World Cup odds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>To win the World Cup<\/td><td>+500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>To win Group I<\/td><td>-225<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>To advance from Group E<\/td><td>-5000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-small-font-size\">*Odds subject to change<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tooniebet.ca\/ca\/responsible-gaming\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"856\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tooniebet.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Responsible-Gaming-Banner-Casino-ToonieBet.webp\" alt=\"ToonieBet is committed to responsible gaming. Please play safe and reach out if you or someone you know may have a problem.\" class=\"wp-image-1233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tooniebet.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Responsible-Gaming-Banner-Casino-ToonieBet.webp 856w, https:\/\/blog.tooniebet.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Responsible-Gaming-Banner-Casino-ToonieBet-300x70.webp 300w, https:\/\/blog.tooniebet.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Responsible-Gaming-Banner-Casino-ToonieBet-768x179.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reality check: How far can France go?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Group I is France&#8217;s to lose, but Norway and Senegal will provide tough tests. Deschamps\u2019 side has far too much quality on paper for both and remain the best-performing nation of this generation at World Cups. Their experience of making the final twice in a row shouldn\u2019t be underestimated. Expect a long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 key players for France <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kylian Mbappe, forward, Real Madrid, age 27<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best goalscorers on the planet. It may have been a disappointing season for Real Madrid, but Mbappe still scored plenty of goals. He was the Golden Boot winner at the 2022 World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ousmane Dembele, forward, PSG, age 29<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The reigning Ballon d\u2019Or holder. In the past few seasons, he\u2019s become one of the best players in the world. He\u2019s two-footed and scores a lot. He&#8217;ll be part of one of the most feared forward lines at the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Michael Olise, winger, Bayern Munich, age 24<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since joining Bayern Munich, he\u2019s gone from being a top player to an elite player. He\u2019s been integral to Bayern\u2019s recent successes and will be keen to impress on the world stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aurelien Tchouameni, midfielder, Real Madrid, age 26.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>France are an attacking team, which makes the role Aurelien Tchouameni plays vital. The defensive midfielder covers ground and breaks up play, allowing the forward line to get to work quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">William Saliba, defender, Arsenal, age 25<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now a Premier League winner, he&#8217;s established himself as France\u2019s most important defender. He\u2019s quick and composed on the ball. A combination of attributes that only elite-level central defenders possess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">France&#8217;s top players by position<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Goalkeeper:&nbsp;Mike Maignan <\/strong>\u2013 The AC Milan keeper is France\u2019s first choice. He\u2019s commanding in the air and good with the ball at his feet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Defender:<\/strong>&nbsp;William Saliba \u2013 Saliba has it all. He\u2019s fast, can read the game, and is comfortable bringing the ball out of defence.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Midfielder:<\/strong>&nbsp;Aurelien Tchouameni \u2013 The defensive shield who will protect France\u2019s backline. He has the discipline and range of passing to control games in the middle.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Forward:<\/strong>&nbsp;Kylian Mbappe \u2013 One of the best strikers, and players, in the world. He\u2019s proven at World Cups, collecting the Golden Boot award in 2022. He\u2019s key to France\u2019s chances.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emerging Talents for France<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warren Zaire-Emery, midfielder, PSG<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At just 20, he&#8217;s one of the most talked-about young talents in world soccer. The central midfielder, who is also a Champions League winner, has the ability to go right to the very top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Desire Dou\u00e9, winger, PSG<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>He&#8217;s enjoyed a great season with PSG. He\u2019s still raw, but that\u2019s working for him. He\u2019s fast and direct, with the 21-year-old likely to be an option off the bench.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rayan Cherki, midfielder, Manchester City<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 22-year-old has been a revelation since joining Manchester City. He was one of the Premier League\u2019s best players in the second half of the season with his unpredictability and vision helping break down defences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">France&#8217;s Group I schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Match<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Opponent<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Match 21<\/td><td>June 16, 2026<\/td><td>Senegal<\/td><td>New Jersey<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Match 49<\/td><td>June 22, 2026<\/td><td>Iraq<\/td><td>Philadelphia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Match 73<\/td><td>June 26, 2026<\/td><td>Norway<\/td><td>Boston<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">France vs. Group I opponents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>France have played <strong>Senegal<\/strong> once, a 1-0 Senegal victory at the 2002 World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>France and <strong>Iraq<\/strong> will meet for the first time at the 2026 World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>France and <strong>Norway<\/strong> have played each other sixteen times, the first in 1922. France own a 7-4-5 edge with their last meeting a friendly in 2014, a 4-0 France win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">France\u2019s manager<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Didier Deschamps, 57, has won the World Cup as a player and manager. he was appointed in 2012 and is the longest-serving manager in France\u2019s history. This will be his final tournament in charge of Les Bleus and is expected to lead France far. After having taken them to two consecutive finals and leading arguably the most talented roster ikn the tournament, bettors should expect as much. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The French kits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>France\u2019s home shirt is a deep blue with the top carrying a distinctive pattern, featuring copper accents on the crest and the iconic Nike swoosh. The away shirt, which has been dubbed \u201cLiberte,\u201d is mint-green. The designs across both tops are in tribute to the Statue of Liberty. Nike has manufactured both kits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">France&#8217;s World Cup history<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Appearances:&nbsp;<\/strong>17<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Titles:<\/strong>&nbsp;2 (1998, 2018)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finals:<\/strong>&nbsp;4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>All-time World Cup Goals:&nbsp;<\/strong>136<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>All-time top scorer at the World Cup:&nbsp;<\/strong>Just Fontaine (13)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Most World Cup appearances:<\/strong>&nbsp;Hugo Lloris (20)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How did France do at the 2022 World Cup?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>France reached the final of the 2022 World Cup, their second final appearance in a row. However, after winning the 2018 World Cup, they weren\u2019t as lucky in 2022, losing to Argentina 4-2 on penalties. Kylian Mbappe scored a hat trick in the game and secured the Golden Boot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Memorable matches for France at the World Cup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1998 final saw Zinedine Zidane score twice with headers as France defeated Brazil 3-0 on home soil to win the World Cup. It remains the most iconic moment in French football history. Just Fontaine scoring 13 goals in six matches at the 1958 tournament is a record that may never be broken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Feature image courtesy AP Photo\/Christophe Ena via the Canadian Press.<br><em>Statistics via\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/ffref.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>FBRef.com<\/em><\/a><em>,\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/espn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>ESPN.com<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/11v11.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>11v11.com<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions about France at the World Cup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\t<section class=\"faq-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-item \">\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"faq-question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-number\">1<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-question-text\">What is France&#039;s FIFA World Ranking?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">France are currently ranked 3rd<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0by FIFA.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-item \">\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"faq-question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-number\">2<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-question-text\">How many times have France played in the World Cup?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">France have played in 17 World Cups.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-item \">\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"faq-question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-number\">3<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-question-text\">What is France&#039;s nickname, and what does it mean?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;Les Bleus&#8221; \u2014 The Blues.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-item \">\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"faq-question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-number\">4<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-question-text\">Who is France&#039;s all-time leading scorer?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Olivier Giroud had 57 goals in 137 appearances for his country.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-item \">\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"faq-question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-number\">5<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-question-text\">Who is France&#039;s top scorer at the World Cup?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Just Fontaine. He scored 13 goals in one tournament (1958).<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-item \">\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"faq-question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-number\">6<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-question-text\">Who has the most caps for the France men&#039;s national team?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hugo Lloris had 145 caps for his country.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-item \">\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"faq-question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-number\">7<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-question-text\">Who has the most World Cup appearances for France?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hugo Lloris made 20 appearances across four tournaments.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-item \">\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"faq-question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-number\">8<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-question-text\">When will France play their first game at the World Cup 2026?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">June 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET against Senegal in New Jersey.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em><em>The content is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute betting advice, financial advice, or a recommendation to place any wager. 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