The French national team got off to a perfect start at the 2026 World Cup. Following its opening victory over Senegal (3-1) on June 16 in New York—fueled by a historic two-goal performance from Kylian Mbappé, who is now the all-time leading scorer in Les Bleus history with 58 goals, ahead of Olivier Giroud, and a goal from Bradley Barcola— Didier Deschamps’s team followed that up with another victory against Iraq (3-0) on June 22 in Philadelphia.
With two wins in two matches in Group I, France has officially secured its spot in the Round of 16, even before facing Norway on June 26 in Boston for the final group stage match, where Les Bleus will try to hold on to first place in the group.
Collective momentum fueling a strong team: Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, and Désiré Doué are leading the French attack, while young prospects Rayan Cherki and Warren Zaïre-Emery have already gotten their first taste of World Cup action, offering a glimpse of what’s to come in the rest of the tournament.
At Collectoria, we’re following this adventure with great interest: our catalogs of cards and jerseys dedicated to the French national team players take on a special significance with every match the Bleus play. Visit our store to find authenticated items featuring your favorite players, and join us in following the French national team’s journey all the way to the final.