France will face Argentina in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on July 11, 2026, in a highly anticipated rematch of the 2022 final. The match is scheduled to take place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
This encounter marks the first meeting between the two teams since Argentina defeated France on penalties in the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar. France, led by Kylian Mbappé, seeks redemption after that dramatic loss, while Argentina, captained by Lionel Messi, aims to continue its title defense.
Both teams advanced to the quarterfinals after strong group stage performances and knockout round victories. France defeated Senegal 3-1 in the round of 16, while Argentina beat Mexico 2-0.
The winner of this match will face either Brazil or Portugal in the semifinals. The match is expected to draw a global audience of millions.
