World Cup 2026
All the news and essential information you need about the 2026 men's football World Cup if you live in France.
France and England prepare for gloomy World Cup send-off
France and England will bid a gloomy farewell to the World Cup on Saturday when they face each other in the third-place play-off in Miami.
Spain's ex-PM in hot water over 'xenophobic' remark about French team
Spain's conservative ex-prime minister Mariano Rajoy faced criticism at home and in France Sunday after saying the neighbouring country's national football team had "no French players".
France urges calm during World Cup clash against Morocco
France has urged its football fans to be responsible as their team prepares to face African champions Morocco on Thursday in a World Cup quarter-final, after previous high-profile matches led to unrest.
9 songs that define France's football culture
Even if you're not a football fan, there are some songs that you won't be able to avoid hearing in France as the 2026 World Cup kicks off - from a 70s disco classic to a chant about jumping Frenchmen.
French city imposes curfew for under-16s during 'high risk' World Cup matches
Authorities in the French city of Toulouse on Thursday announced a curfew for under-16s during "high risk" World Cup matches, after unrest marred celebrations of the recent Paris Saint-Germain Champions League victory.
Will there be fan zones in Paris to watch the 2026 World Cup?
Paris will not have an official fan zone for the 2026 men's football World Cup, at least for now. But several organisations have decided to set up zones where people can watch the matches.