France

France, with its capital in Paris and a population of 68 million, is known for the Eiffel Tower, fine cuisine, wine, art, and the French Riviera. France is the most-visited country in the world with over 90 million tourists per year, and the Louvre is the most-visited museum on Earth.

In football, the Les Bleus are 2-time World Cup champions with their best result being Winners (1998, 2018). Their World Cup journey began in 1930, and they enter the 2026 tournament with Kylian Mbappé as their talisman under head coach Didier Deschamps. France reached three consecutive World Cup finals (2018, 2022) and could become the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back titles if they triumph in 2026.

SeatNav's Power Index rates France at 8.1 out of 10, ranking them #4 overall and classifying them as an elite-tier favorite. In Group I, they face Nigeria, New Zealand in what has been categorized as a manageable group (difficulty 3/10).

With a market demand score of 9/10, France matches will be among the most sought-after tickets at the 2026 World Cup. Their global fanbase ensures electric atmospheres, and fans can expect premium pricing for group stage fixtures. Check back closer to the tournament for ticket availability and pricing through SeatNav.