🔥 Trending France's World Cup Status: Are They Still in the Running?

As of July 14, 2026, France is still technically in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but they will not be playing in the final ³.

France's Current Status in the 2026 World Cup

France was eliminated from contention for the World Cup title after losing their semifinal match against Spain ³⁵⁶. Spain defeated France 2-0 with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro ⁶⁷. This victory secured Spain's place in the final, marking their first World Cup final appearance since winning in 2010 ⁵.

Despite their semifinal loss, France is not completely out of the tournament. They are scheduled to play in the third-place match on Saturday, July 18, 2026 ³. This means they are still participating in the competition to determine the third and fourth-placed teams.

Key Events Leading to France's Position

• Semifinal Loss: France faced Spain in the semifinals and lost 2-0 ²⁵⁶.
• Spain's Dominance: Spain outclassed France in the semifinal match, with goals in the 22nd minute by Mikel Oyarzabal and in the 58th minute by Pedro Porro ⁵⁷.
• Mbappe's Condition: France's captain, Kylian Mbappe, had a minor ankle injury during the quarter-final and skipped part of a training session before the semifinal against Spain ⁸. Despite this, he was expected to play ⁸.

While France will not be lifting the World Cup trophy in 2026, their journey in the tournament concludes with the third-place playoff ³.