France Soccer Betting & Latest World Cup Odds
France arrived as the tournament favorites and has looked every bit the part. Six goals, none conceded, maximum points — and Kylian Mbappé is fast becoming the defining player of this World Cup. Didier Deschamps’ squad has the depth, the experience of 2018, and the hunger of a team that lost the 2022 final on penalties. Here is everything you need to bet on France at the 2026 World Cup: the latest France World Cup odds, the Norway decider, and the full knockout picture.
Status Advanced Group I Winners | Record 2W 0D 0L 6 scored, 1 conceded | Goal Difference +5 Best in Group I |
Tournament Odds +390 To win the World Cup | Next Match vs Norway June 26 | 3:00 PM ET | Manager Didier Deschamps Head Coach |
To Win World Cup +390 | To Win Group I -549 |
Odds subject to change. Check live lines at BUSR.
France 2026 World Cup Results So Far
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 16 | Senegal | Win | 3-1 | Mbappé, Griezmann, Dembélé combined. Controlled despite conceding once. |
| June 22 | Iraq | Win | 3-0 | Clean sheet. France is dominant in all areas. Zero concerns entering MD3. |
| June 26 | Norway | TBD | — | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA | 3:00 PM ET | Group I decider |
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France vs Norway: Why the June 26 Result Matters
Norway have Erling Haaland and have scored 7 goals in two games — the most of any team in Group I. This is not a dead rubber. Haaland vs France’s backline is the marquee individual duel of Matchday 3. France’s defensive structure under Deschamps has been organized but has not faced a striker of Haaland’s quality yet.
France World Cup Path and Knockout Picture
France as 1°I play Sweden (3°F) in the Round of 32 on June 30 in Monterrey. Then Germany or Paraguay/Australia in the Round of 16 on July 4 — the potential France vs Germany clash that would define this tournament’s narrative.
| Round | Date | Opponent | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 | June 30, 4PM ET | Sweden (3°F projected) Estadio BBVA, Monterrey. Group F closes June 25 — Sweden likely 3rd. | +20000 |
| Round of 16 | July 4, 3PM ET | Germany or Paraguay/Australia Winner of 1°E (Germany) vs best 3rd from A/B/C/D/F. Germany R32 June 29. | +1375 |
| Quarter-Final | July 9+ | Netherlands, Morocco, South Korea, or Canada Cuartos 1 bracket. Speculative. | +1550 |
France as 2°I play Ivory Coast (2°E) on June 30. The Round of 16 path changes completely — no Germany, different bracket half, and a more unpredictable road to the Quarter-Finals.
| Round | Date | Opponent | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 | June 30 | Ivory Coast (2°E) Estadio BBVA, Monterrey. Germany’s group runner-up. | +15000 |
| Round of 16 onward | July 4+ | Different upper bracket — crosses into Netherlands/Morocco side. All speculative. | |
France Betting Markets
| Market | Odds | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| France to Win World Cup | +390 | Two-time champions (1998, 2018). Best squad depth in the tournament. Tournament favorites. |
| France to Win Group I | -549 | Norway at +350 is the only threat. France need a win or draw June 26 to confirm 1st. |
| Norway to Win Group I | +350 | Haaland in form. Norway scored 7 goals in 2 games. Don’t dismiss this at +350. |
| France to Win vs Norway (June 26) | Live at BUSR | France -549 for Group I reflects match odds too. Check live line for match-specific price. |
| Kylian Mbappé — Tournament Top Scorer | Live at BUSR | ESPN called him “Mr. World Cup” after group stage. Best player in the tournament. |
| France to Win the Final | Live at BUSR | The 2018 blueprint — organized defense, Mbappé on the counter. Deschamps has done this before. |
France Key Players
Mbappé is the best player at this World Cup and it is not particularly close. His pace, finishing, and ability to create goals from nothing puts him in a category occupied by very few players in football history. At Real Madrid he has continued to develop his leadership, pressing, and combination play. Every anytime scorer market, every France advance market, every outright bet — starts with Mbappé. The Norway game on June 26 is the first real test of whether he can perform against a physical, high-pressing opponent.
Griezmann is the connective tissue between France’s midfield and Mbappé’s attacking threat. His ability to drop into space, receive, and play forward quickly under pressure defines how France transition. He was the architect of the 3-1 win over Senegal — creating the opening for France’s first goal before adding one of his own. In markets around assists and shot-creating actions, Griezmann is France’s most consistent provider.
France’s best midfield unit since the 2018 winning side had Kanté at its heart — and at 33, he has lost little of his ability to win the ball, cover ground, and transition immediately. His presence allows Griezmann and the wider players to take risks in attack. Against Norway on June 26, Kanté will be the key in neutralizing Haaland’s link-up play and preventing counter-attacks from gaining momentum. Tackles and interceptions markets always start with Kanté when France play.
France World Cup History
- 2022 Qatar Runners-up. Lost the final to Argentina on penalties after an incredible 3-3 AET comeback led by Mbappé’s hat-trick. The best World Cup final in modern history ended in heartbreak for France.
- 2018 Russia Champions. Beat Croatia 4-2 in the final (Griezmann, Pogba, Mbappé all scored). Deschamps became only the third person to win the World Cup as both player and manager.
- 2014 Brazil Quarter-finals. Eliminated by Germany 0-1. Benzema was the star of a young French side that showed promise without the winning mentality they later developed.
France want revenge for 2022. Deschamps is back. Mbappé is better than ever. The group stage has been exactly what the oddsmakers priced — controlled, professional wins. At +390, France are the justified tournament favourite and the outright bet every major punter will have considered. The Norway game is the only question before the knockout bracket begins.
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