Prediction markets put the probability at 48%: Will France reach the Semifinals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Currently, markets are divided (48% YES, 52% NO). France’s Kylian Mbappé Scores Two Goals vs Iraq | 2026 FIFA World Cup™.
France’s dominant run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has pushed their probability to reach the semifinals to 48%, according to market data, following a 3-0 victory over Iraq on June 23. Kylian Mbappé scored twice, and Ousmane Dembélé added his first tournament goal, giving France a perfect 6 points from two group-stage matches. The team has now won 8 of its last 10 competitive matches dating back to Euro 2024, with a goal differential of +18 in that span. France’s record in knockout rounds since 2018 stands at 7 wins and 2 losses, including a World Cup title and a runner-up finish, underscoring their consistency in deep tournament runs. [Fox Sports, Jun 23]
The upcoming match against Norway on June 26 will determine the top seed in Group I, with both teams already qualified for the knockout stage. Norway striker Erling Haaland publicly conceded that France “will probably beat us,” adding that the French “will probably win the whole tournament.” France’s depth has been a key factor: Michael Olise recorded two assists against Iraq, and the team has scored 5 goals while conceding none in the group stage. Historically, France has reached the semifinals in 3 of the last 5 World Cups (2018, 2022, 2006), and no team with a perfect group-stage record has failed to reach the quarterfinals since 2010. [Telecom Asia Sport, Jun 23]
The Guardian noted that while France’s group dominance is impressive, tougher tests await in the knockout rounds, where they could face a Round of 32 opponent from Group H or J. France’s odds to win the tournament have strengthened to +350 at major sportsbooks, the shortest of any team. The key question remains whether France’s relatively easy group path—facing Iraq and Senegal before Norway—will leave them underprepared for high-pressure knockout matches. A semifinal appearance would mark France’s fourth in six World Cups, a feat achieved only by Brazil and Germany in the modern era. [The Guardian, Jun 23]
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