France HubThe France national football team beat Iraq 3-0 on June 22, 2026.
What's at stake?
The Blues may face Spain or Brazil in the round of 16 if the scenarios are favorable.
Didier Deschamps' men have cleared their possible paths to a third star. Before dreaming further, the list of opponents for the round of 16 has been significantly reduced.
Who are the potential opponents?
In the event of a defeat against Norway and a second place, the Blues are almost fixed. They will challenge the second of group E, namely Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador or Curaçao.
| Opponent | Probability |
|---|---|
| Spain | less than 1% |
| Brazil | less than 1% |
| Morocco | almost impossible |
What happens if the Blues finish top of their group?
The round of 16 fixtures of the World Cup that concern the best third-placed teams will be determined according to a particular system decided by FIFA, grouping nearly 500 combinations.
The Blues can already have an eye on their potential opponents in the next round of the World Cup. And with a win or a draw against Norway, the Blues will face a third-placed team from group C, D, F, G or H.
So the scenarios are numerous and the possibilities are great for the France national football team
