The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is almost over, and the France National Team is officially on its way to the United States to begin its latest quest for global glory. Led by Didier Deschamps, the French squad departed for Boston on Wednesday, where it will establish its base camp for the tournament.

French internationals posed for photographs aboard their flight before taking off from Le Bourget Airport on the outskirts of Paris. The delegation is expected to arrive in the United States later in the evening following an eight-hour journey across the Atlantic.

As one of the favorites to lift the trophy, France arrives with high expectations and the ambition of securing a third World Cup crown after previously winning the competition in 1998 and 2018.

Didier Deschamps Begins His Final World Cup Journey

The upcoming tournament will mark the end of an era for Didier Deschamps, who has already confirmed that he will step down as head coach after the World Cup concludes.

During his tenure, Deschamps has established himself as one of the most successful managers in French football history. He guided France to the 2018 World Cup title in Russia and later led the team to the final of the 2022 tournament in Qatar, where they finished runners-up to Argentina.

Now, the veteran coach hopes to close his international career on the highest possible note by leading another talented generation of French stars to football’s biggest prize.

France Looks Ready for a Strong Start

Before departing for North America, France completed its World Cup preparations with two international friendlies. The team suffered a surprise defeat against Ivory Coast, but quickly responded with a convincing 3-1 victory in its final warm-up match.

Those results provided valuable lessons for Deschamps and his coaching staff as they finalized plans for the tournament.

France will open its World Cup campaign on June 16 against Senegal, before facing Iraq on June 22 and Norway on June 26 in Group I action.

While Les Bleus are widely expected to advance beyond the group stage, the players understand that every match will present a challenge. The painful memory of their defeat to Argentina in the 2022 World Cup final remains fresh and serves as motivation for another title run.

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