FIFA Men's World Cup

France's Path To 2026 World Cup Final: Latest Projected Opponents For Round Of 16 And On

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Kylian Mbappé and the France men's national team know their path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and despite being one of the deepest teams at the tournament, it's not going to be easy.

France won Group I by going undefeated (wins over Norway, Senegal and Iraq). Les Bleus remain one of the favorites to lift the title on July 19, with the best odds at +360. 

Here's everything you need to know about France's path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final:

https://b.fssta.com/uploads/application/countries/flag-logos/250.vresize.200.200.medium.0.pngHow France's Path Was Decided

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This simulation of France's path to the World Cup final assumes two things:

  1. That the team wins every one of its knockout stage games.
  2. That the team with the highest FIFA ranking in every other matchup wins as expected, starting with the round of 32.

This creates the hardest — and maybe most realistic — path for France to make the final.

https://b.fssta.com/uploads/application/countries/flag-logos/752.vresize.200.200.medium.0.pngRound of 32 vs. Sweden

 (Photo by Michael Campanella/Getty Images)

Date: June 30
Location: New York/New Jersey

  • Opponent: Sweden
  • FIFA Rank: 36
  • Record: 1W-1D-1L
  • Odds To Win The Tournament: +20000 (tied for 22nd)

https://b.fssta.com/uploads/application/countries/flag-logos/276.vresize.200.200.medium.0.pngRound of 16 vs. Germany

(Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Date: July 4
Location: Philadelphia

  • Opponent: Germany
  • FIFA Rank: 12
  • Record: 2W-0D-1L
  • Odds To Win The Tournament: +1700 (sixth)

https://b.fssta.com/uploads/application/countries/flag-logos/504.vresize.200.200.medium.0.pngQuarterfinals vs. Morocco

 (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Date: July 9
Location: Boston

  • Opponent: Morocco
  • FIFA Rank: 6
  • Record: 2W-1D-0L
  • Odds To Win The Tournament: +4500 (13th)

https://b.fssta.com/uploads/application/countries/flag-logos/724.vresize.200.200.medium.0.pngSemifinals vs. Spain

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Date: July 14
Location: Dallas

  • Opponent: Spain
  • FIFA Rank: 3
  • Record: 2W-1D-0L
  • Odds To Win The Tournament: +700 (tied for 3rd)

https://b.fssta.com/uploads/application/countries/flag-logos/32.vresize.200.200.medium.0.pngFinal vs. Argentina

 

Date: July 19
Location: New York/New Jersey

  • Opponent: Argentina
  • FIFA Rank: 1
  • Record: 3W-0D-0L
  • Odds To Win The Tournament: +400 (2nd)

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