France’s dream of reaching back-to-back FIFA World Cup finals came to a heartbreaking halt in the Semifinals.
Despite a stellar campaign, Didier Deschamps’ Les Bleus were defeated 0-2 by a clinical Spain squad in Dallas, ending their hopes of lifting the golden trophy on July 19.
France still has one final, massive battle remaining: a clash against historic rivals England in the Third-Place Play-off at Miami Stadium.
France World Cup 2026 results and upcoming fixtures
| Date | Fixture (local KO time) | Venue | Final Score / Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, June 16 | France vs Senegal (3pm ET) | MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford) | France won 3-1 |
| Monday, June 22 | France vs Iraq (5pm ET) | Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia) | France won 3-1 |
| Friday, June 26 | France vs Norway (3pm ET) | Gillette Stadium (Foxborough) | France won 4-1 |
| Tuesday, June 30 | France vs Sweden (5pm ET) | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford | France won 3-0 |
| Saturday, July 4 | France vs Paraguay (5pm ET) | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia | France won 1-0 |
| Thursday, July 9 | France vs Morocco (4pm ET) | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough | France won 2-0 |
| Tuesday, July 14 | France vs Spain (2pm CDT) | AT&T Stadium, Arlington | France lost 0-2 |
| Saturday, July 18 | France vs England | Miami Stadium, Florida | Buy Tickets |
How to buy France World Cup 2026 tickets
Here's what you need to know at a glance:
- The Last-Minute Sales Phase is currently live, having launched on April 1. Unlike previous rounds, this is not a lottery. Tickets are being sold on a strictly first-come, first-served basis with immediate confirmation. This represents the final opportunity to purchase official tickets directly from FIFA.
- The Official FIFA Resale Marketplace is also open. This platform is now the primary authorized destination for fans to buy and sell verified tickets at regulated prices as the tournament approaches.
- Alternatively, fans may look to secondary marketplaces like StubHub for last-minute tickets. Remember to check the T&Cs of any secondary sites for tickets you're buying.
How much are France World Cup 2026 tickets?
FIFA has implemented variable pricing for the 2026 tournament.
Tickets for the Group Stage started from as low as $60 (for specific Supporter Tiers), while prices for the Final have reached up to $6,730 - and not to mention secondary marketplaces and resale jumping even higher than that.
FIFA World Cup Ticket Prices 2026:
| Dates | Stage / Category | Official Price Range | Secondary Market Estimated Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 14 – July 15 | Semi-finals | $930 – $3,295 | $1,500 – $9,500 ($3,721) |
| July 18 | Third Place Play-off | $250 – $800 | $500 – $3,500 ($1,480) |
| July 19 | FIFA World Cup Final (MetLife Stadium) | $1,490 – $7,875 | $5,900 – $38,000+ ($15,240) |
France's path to the World Cup 2026 Final
As France finished top in Group I, these are the following dates, times and venues where and when they will be playing, if they manage to progress to the World Cup Final on July 19.
Following their win against Morocco in the quarterfinals, France will face Spain in the semifinals, and Argentina/England/Norway/Switzerland in the final.
| Date (local KO time) | Round | Venue | Possible Fixture | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 14 (2pm CDT) | Semi-Finals | AT&T Stadium (Arlington) | France vs Spain | Tickets |
| July 19 (3pm ET) | Final | MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford) | Match 104: TBC vs England or Argentina |
World Cup 2026 Golden Boot - Latest standings
Following his eighth goal of the tournament, during France's quarterfinal with Morocco, Kylian Mbappe moved back to the top of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings alongside Lionel Messi. Ousmane Dembele, who memorably scored a first half hat-trick against Norway, during the group stage, also moved up the standings, after netting his 5th of the tournament against the Atlas Lions.
| Player (Team) | No. of Goals | Next Game - Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Kylian Mbappe (France) | 8 | vs Spain - Tickets |
| Lionel Messi (Argentina) | 8 | vs England - Tickets |
| Erling Haaland (Norway) | 7 | Eliminated |
| Harry Kane (England) | 6 | vs Argentina - Tickets |
| Jude Bellingham (England) | 6 | vs Argentina - Tickets |
| Ousmane Dembele (France) | 5 | vs Spain - Tickets |
| Vinícius Júnior (Brazil) | 4 | Eliminated |
| Julián Quiñones (Mexico) | 4 | Eliminated |
| Ismaïla Sarr (Senegal) | 4 | Eliminated |
| Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain) | 4 | vs France - Tickets |
What to expect from France at World Cup 2026
The core PSG contingent - featuring a blazing attacking unit of Bradley Barcola, Ousmane Dembélé, and Désiré Doué - are already putting on a clinic at FIFA World Cup 2026.
They are flanked by a terrifying array of superstars dominating Europe's top leagues: talismanic captain Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid), who recently overtook Olivier Giroud as the nation's all-time top scorer with 64 goals, and Michael Olise (Bayern Munich) who has been pulling the strings.
Having come within a whisker of further global glory with agonizing runner-up finishes in both 2006 and 2022, the stakes are historically high. Deschamps has confirmed this tournament will be his final dance at the helm of the national team, and this golden generation look in a prime position to bring the mercurial manager further honours before he bids adieu.