France — two-time winners of the World Cup — will enter next summer’s tournament as one of the favorites.Les Bleus cruised through UEFA World Cup qualifying and figure to make another deep World Cup run under longtime coach Didier Deschamps. After winning the 2018 World Cup, France lost in an epic final in 2022 in penalty kicks against Argentina as Lionel Messi collected his long-awaiting World Cup title. Kylian Mbappé is the team’s captain and is one of the world’s most lethal goal-scorers. However, Deschamps hardly has a one-man show on his hands. France is loaded with talent, with Ousmane Dembele aiding Mbappé in attack and Jules Kounde anchoring the defense in front of Mike Maignan in goal.Here’s what to know about France’s 2026 World Cup group and schedule:France World Cup group 2026World Cup Group IFranceSenegalUEFA Playoff 2 winnerNorwayFrance World Cup scheduleJune 16: France vs. Senegal at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey or Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MassachusettsJune 22: France vs. UEFA Playoff 2 winner at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey or Lincoln Financial Field in PhiladelphiaJune 26: France vs. Norway at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts or BMO Field in Toronto2026 World Cup scheduleGroup stage: June 11-June 27Round of 32: June 28-July 3Round of 16: July 4-July 7Quarterfinals: July 9-July 11Semifinals: July 14-15 – AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Texas) and Mecedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)Third-place match: July 18 – Hard Rock Stadium, Miami GardensWorld Cup final: July 19 – MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New JerseyThis article originally appeared on USA TODAY: France World Cup group dates and schedule