World Cup 2026 schedule, fixtures, kick-off times, where to watch, confirmed news and full France squad

After top-scoring in La Liga and the Champions League last season, Kylian Mbappe is aiming to reach the final of a third consecutive World Cup with two-time champions France.

Now 27, Mbappe scored in Les Bleus’ 4-2 win over Croatia in the 2018 decider and bagged a hat-trick against Argentina in 2022 finalalthough Didier Deschamps’ side lost on penalties.

The captain failed to score in three international appearances in the immediate run-up to the 2026 finals, having scored in each of his previous seven appearances for France with a total of eight goals.

Here’s what Mbappe’s full confirmed and potential schedule looks like for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Mbappe’s World Cup schedule: Schedule, kick-off times confirmed

Here are France’s results, schedule and potential next matches, as well as UK broadcasters.

Date	Coincidence	Result	Stage	Time (BST)	ET	PT	Channel
June 16	Senegal	3-1	Group	20:00 hours	15:00 hours	12:00 p.m	The BBC
June 22	Iraq	3-0	Group	22:00 hours	17:00 hours	14:00 hours	The BBC
June 26	Norway	4-1	Group	20:00 hours	15:00 hours	12:00 p.m	ITV
June 30	Sweden	3-0	32 circle	22:00 hours	17:00 hours	14:00 hours	The BBC
July 4th	Paraguay	1-0	Round of 16	22:00 hours	17:00 hours	14:00 hours	The BBC
July 9	Morocco		Quarter-finals	21:00 hours	4:00 p.m	15:00 hours	TB
July 14	TB		Semifinals	TB	TB	TB	TB
July 18	TB		Match for third place	22:00 hours	17:00 hours	14:00 hours	TB
July 19	TB		Final	20:00 hours	15:00 hours	12:00 p.m	BBC, ITV

Is Mbappe playing at the 2026 World Cup? Injury updates

The second half of Mbappe’s season was blighted by injuries, with him being sidelined in May’s Clasico against Barcelona in one of two games he missed after picking up a hamstring problem.

Some Madrid fans took exception when Paris Saint-Germain’s all-time top scorer went on holiday in May rather than continue his injury rehabilitation in the Spanish capital, with a petition calling for Mbappe to be sold.

He missed seven games in all competitions with a knee problem, but completed 90 minutes for France for the first time since November in their 3-1 friendly win over Northern Ireland in their last friendly before the World Cup on 8 June.

A stunning long-range strike for his second goal completed France’s opening 3-1 win over Senegal, and Mbappe then scored another brace in the 3-0 win over Iraq on Matchday 2.

The 27-year-old scored twice as France finished the group stage in style by beating Norway 4-1 to win their group and scored two more in the 1/32 win over Sweden.

Kylian Mbappe’s next match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Mbappe’s next game at the World Cup will be France’s quarter-final match against Morocco on July 9 at 9pm BST.

Will Mbappe win the 2026 World Cup?

France are among the favorites to win the World Cup and have a talented squad featuring many of the best players from across Europe, led by their prolific captain and focal point.

Paris Saint-Germain’s all-time top scorer Mbappe was the top scorer in UEFA World Cup qualifying Group D, which also included Ukraine, Iceland – the only team to prevent France from winning as the hosts held them to a draw – and Azerbaijan.

Another striker Ousmane Dembele won the 2025 Ballon d’Or after playing an inspirational role in PSG’s Champions League triumph alongside club and international team-mates Lucas Hernandez, Warren Zaire-Emery, Bradley Barkola and Desiree Douet.

1998 World Cup and EURO 2000 winner with France as midfielder, manager Deschamps will step down from his role after 14 years at the finals, having led his country to glory at the 2018 World Cup, the 2021 Nations League title and the EURO 2016 final.

Spain, England, Argentina, Brazil, Portugal and Germany are among the most likely contenders that France will need to beat for the title if they are to send Deschamps their dream.

FIFA World Cup 2026: The full France squad

Mbappe leads a team that includes five PSG players and seven from the Premier League.

Goalkeepers: Mike Meignan (Milan), Robin Risser (Lance), Brice Samba (Rennes)

Defenders: Lucas Digne (Aston Villa), Malo Gusto (Chelsea), Lucas Hernandez (PSG), Theo Hernandez (Al-Hilal), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace), Jules Kunde (Barcelona), William Lintasa (Arsenal), Dayot Upamenako (Bayern Munich)

Midfielders: N’Golo Kante (Fenerbahçe), Manu Kone (Roma), Adrien Rabiot (Milan), Aurélien Chouameni (Real Madrid), Warren Zaire-Emery (PSG)

Forwards: Magnes Akliusch (Monaco), Bradley Barkola (PSG), Ryan Cherky (Manchester City), Ousmane Dembele (PSG), Desiree Doue (PSG), Michael Olisset (Bayern), Kylian Mbappe (Madrid), Jean-Philippe Mattea (Palace), Marcus Thuram (Inter)