France’s Road to World Cup Semifinals Set Up for July 14 Showdown
Didier Deschamps will bring his final campaign as coach to a close after this summer’s tournament, with Zinedine Zidane widely expected to inherit the French helm. The current side fields one of the tournament’s most formidable rosters and posted three straight group‑stage victories. A 3‑1 win over Senegal, a 3‑0 triumph against Iraq and a 4‑1 victory over Norway secured top spot in Group I.
Group I Dominance and Standings
France finished the opening round with nine points, outscoring opponents 10‑2 for a plus‑eight goal difference. Norway sits second with six points, while Senegal holds third spot on three points. Iraq remains winless, earning no points and conceding twelve goals.
Quarter‑final actions saw Les Bleus dispatch Morocco 2‑0, setting up a semifinal date that will be played on Tuesday, July 14. Kickoff is slated for 3 p.m. ET at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. France will meet the winner of Thursday’s QF2 clash between Spain and Belgium.
Upcoming Semifinal Matchup
The clash marks France’s second‑deepest run in the tournament, following their 2018 World Cup triumph and a narrow penalty‑shootout defeat in 2022. A victory would place the side in the final slated for July 19 at MetLife Stadium. The match will be broadcast on FOX, with live streaming available on fubo, FOX One and the FOX Sports app.
Full Fixture Timeline
Date | Time (ET) | Match / Result | Location |
Tue, Jun. 16 | 3 p.m. | Group stage: France 3‑1 Senegal | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |
Mon, Jun. 22 | 5 p.m. | Group stage: France 3‑0 Iraq | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
Fri, Jun. 26 | 3 p.m. | Group stage: Norway 1‑4 France | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |
Tues, Jun. 30 | 5 p.m. | R32: France 3‑0 Sweden | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |
Sat, Jul. 4 | 5 p.m. | R16: Paraguay 0‑1 France | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
Thurs, Jul. 9 | 4 p.m. | QF: France 2‑0 Morocco | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |
Tue, Jul. 14 | 3 p.m. | SF: France vs. Spain/Belgium | AT&T Stadium (Arlington, TX) |
Watching France on TV and Stream
English‑language coverage will be carried by FOX and its sister network FS1, while all 104 tournament matches will also stream on the FOX Sports app. For Spanish viewers, Telemundo and Universo will air the majority of games, and the entire schedule is available on Peacock. U.S. fans can access a free trial of fubo to catch every match live.
Knockout Bracket Overview
The group‑winner from Group I earns a spot in the top half of the knockout stage, facing a third‑place qualifier from Groups C, D, F, G or H. The draw determines the specific Round‑of‑32 opponents, leading into a structured pathway that includes quarter‑finals, semifinals and a third‑place match on July 18. The final is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium.
Team | PTS | GP | W | L | D | GF | GA | GD |
1. France – Q | 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | +8 |
2. Norway – Q | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 7 | +1 |
3. Senegal – Q | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 6 | +2 |
4. Iraq – E | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12 | -11 |
France’s progression to the semifinals marks a strong closing chapter for Deschamps and sets the stage for a new era under Zidane. The knockout bracket positions the team on a favored path, though the upcoming opponent remains undecided pending Thursday’s QF2 result. Fans can follow all the action through the broadcast partners and streaming platforms outlined above.
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