​France’s next World Cup assignment, including the fixture schedule, kickoff times, and the knockout bracket as Les Bleus press toward the semifinals, originally appeared in The Sporting News. The article invites readers to add The Sporting News as a preferred source by clicking a link. France arrived at this summer’s World Cup campaign hoping to cap Didier Deschamps’ era with another deep run. The head coach is expected to step down after the tournament, with Zinedine Zidane widely tipped to take over the reins of a France side that Deschamps has guided since 2012. Replacing his former teammate, who steered France to World Cup glory in Russia in 2018 and only fell to Argentina on penalties in 2022, will be a challenging task, but the French squad has long been regarded as one of the strongest in the tournament.
France dominated Group I with ease, recording notable wins over Senegal, Norway, and Iraq. This update covers everything you need to know about France’s World Cup journey, including the latest results and the path ahead. After their 2-0 victory over Morocco, France secured a place in the semifinals and now await their opponent in the last four—Spain or Belgium.
The semifinal match is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, with a 3:00 p.m. ET kickoff at AT&T Stadium. The road to this stage has featured a series of results that reflect France’s strong form throughout the tournament. The group stage saw France opening with a 3-1 win over Senegal at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, followed by a 3-0 triumph against Iraq at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. France then completed the group stage by defeating Norway 4-1 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. In the knockout rounds, Didier Deschamps’ side continued their winning ways: a 3-0 win over Sweden in the Round of 16 at MetLife Stadium, and a 2-0 victory against Morocco in the quarterfinals at Gillette Stadium. With the semifinals set to feature France pitted against either Spain or Belgium, fans are waiting to see if Les Bleus can maintain their momentum and reach the final.
Here is the current France squad’s tournament trajectory and the relevant dates you should mark on your calendar. The team sits atop Group I’s standings and continues to be among the favorites heading into the knockout rounds. The French roster has demonstrated depth, talent, and experience, factors that have propelled them through the early stages and into the penultimate round of the competition.
Television and streaming coverage in the United States is being handled by FOX and its affiliate networks. FOX will broadcast the event in English, with FS1 carrying additional coverage. The Spanish-language feed will be available via Peacock for streaming, with Telemundo and Universo handling the broadcast in Spanish. In addition to television, streaming options include FOX One and the FOX Sports app, which will offer live streams of every match. A free trial of fubo offers another route to watch the action for new subscribers.
Looking ahead, the winner of Group I is set to begin the knockout stage in the top half of the bracket, entering the competition in the Round of 16 against a third-place qualifier drawn from Groups C, D, F, G, or H. The anticipated schedule places France in the spotlight on Tuesday, July 14, when they will attempt to advance again to the World Cup final. As the tournament progresses, fans can expect updated results, tactical analysis, and a closer look at how France’s squad remains among the most formidable in world football.