France 2026 World Cup schedule: dates and kickoff times
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France will play three Group I fixtures at the 2026 World Cup: against Senegal on Tuesday, June 16 at 19:00 UTC in New York, against Iraq on Monday, June 22 at 21:00 UTC in Philadelphia, and against Norway on Friday, June 26 at 19:00 UTC in Boston.
All kickoff times are listed in UTC, so fans should convert to their local timezone for accurate viewing times. Les Bleus will travel across the eastern United States during their group-stage campaign.
France's Complete Group I Schedule
The defending champions face a diverse Group I that will test their credentials across three major American cities. France opens against African champions Senegal at MetLife Stadium in New York, followed by a midweek clash with Iraq in Philadelphia, before concluding group play against Norway in Boston.
Each fixture presents unique challenges for Didier Deschamps' squad. Senegal brings pace and physicality from their Premier League stars, Iraq offers tactical discipline, while Norway's direct style and set-piece threat could prove decisive in the final group match. Fans can track live scores and build tournament brackets on Bola 2026 throughout the competition.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone are France's World Cup kickoff times listed in?
All France fixture times are listed in UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). Fans need to convert these to their local time zone for accurate viewing schedules.
Which cities will France play in during the group stage?
France will play in three eastern US cities: New York (vs Senegal), Philadelphia (vs Iraq), and Boston (vs Norway) during their Group I campaign.
When does France play their first 2026 World Cup match?
France opens their 2026 World Cup campaign on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 19:00 UTC against Senegal in New York.