Follow live updates as the full World Cup schedule is released in Washington, D.C. The USMNT will start their World Cup campaign against Paraguay in LA on June 12 at 9pm ET. They play Australia in Seattle on June 19 at 3pm before taking on a playoff winner in LA on June 25 at 10pm.

France's path at World Cup 2026 begins with their group draw in the first-ever 48-team tournament across the USA, Canada and Mexico. Get the latest World Cup News at DAZN News

First, it’s an opening game against Erling Haaland's Norway, which won every qualifier on their way to the World Cup. After that, it’s the winner of Bolivia, Iraq or Suriname, ending with a game against Senegal, a country so deeply connected to the French, who also did well in qualifiers.

France, led by star forward Kylian Mbappe, will be in Group I in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Take a look at who their opponents will be in the first round of the tournament. The FIFA World Cup 2026 draw has concluded.

With the World Cup draw taking place on Friday, December 5th, now is the time to start thinking about purchasing tickets to the 2026 World Cup if you plan on attending.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will begin on June 11 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico, with a matchup between host nation Mexico and Group A challenger South Africa. In 2010, South Africa became the first African nation to host a World Cup.

France, Brazil, and England, ranked Nos. 3-5 in the world, top the list of who may appear, with Croatia and Morocco in the mix.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup groups are settled, and playoff games in March will determine the final slots. President Donald Trump was awarded a peace prize.