France are one of the tournament favorites. Their Group I games are among the most anticipated in the entire group stage. Here is a complete guide for French fans wanting to attend.
FRANCE'S GROUP STAGE FIXTURES
MD1: France vs. Senegal, June 16, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford NJ, 3:00 PM ET
MD2: France vs. IC PO-2 Winner, June 22, Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
MD3: France vs. Norway, June 26, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford NJ
France plays twice at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey and once in Philadelphia. Both cities are accessible from New York.
THE JUNE 16 GAME AT METLIFE
France vs. Senegal on June 16 is one of the most historically loaded group games in the entire tournament. Senegal beat France 1-0 at the 2002 World Cup. Both fanbases know the history. MetLife Stadium with 82,500 fans for this rematch will be extraordinary.
For French fans, this game is the opening group match. Attending the June 16 game at MetLife is the primary target for most French supporters traveling to the tournament.
FFF ALLOCATION
The French Football Federation (FFF) holds the official ticket allocation for France's matches. French fans registered with the FFF's supporter programs and loyalty schemes are eligible for Supporter Entry Tier ($60) and Supporter FIFA World Cup 2026 Tickets. Monitor the FFF's official communications and the Allez Les Bleus supporter networks for allocation details.
BUYING ON THE GENERAL MARKET
France vs. Senegal at MetLife is one of the most expensive group stage games that does not involve a host nation. The combination of MetLife's premium pricing, two major nations and the historical rematch narrative drives prices well above the group stage average.
For the June 22 game in Philadelphia, Lincoln Financial Field offers slightly more affordable pricing compared to MetLife. Philadelphia has a smaller secondary market premium than New York.
TRAVEL LOGISTICS
Fly into Newark Liberty Airport or JFK for the MetLife games. NJ Transit runs from Penn Station to Meadowlands Station for stadium access. For Philadelphia, fly into Philadelphia International Airport. Lincoln Financial Field is approximately 7 miles from the airport and 5 miles from Center City.
SECONDARY MARKET
France game tickets will be available on StubHub and SeatGeek with strong buyer protection. Monitor listings frequently for the June 16 MetLife game as prices will fluctuate between now and the match date.
