The France national team will make a big impression before their round of 16 match against Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup, in order to celebrate US Independence Day and the country's 250th anniversary.

What's going to happen?

The pre-match program will include the interpretation of the American national anthem by Idina Menzel, a Tony Award winner, and a musical performance by The Roots, a hip-hop group from Philadelphia.

Why is this important for the France team?

The fans present at the Philadelphia stadium will be able to participate in a tifo in the stands and attend an aerial flight ensured by the VFA-11 and VFA-81 squadrons from the Oceana naval air base (Virginia Beach).

What comes next for the France team?

The recent results of the France team are as follows: | Date | Result | | --- | --- | | 2026-06-22 | 3-0 against Iraq | The France team is currently on a 3-game winning streak. The next match will take place against Turkey on September 25, 2026.