16 Jun
Tue
•3:00pm
MetLife Stadium • New York
22 Jun
Mon
•5:00pm
Lincoln Financial Field • Philadelphia
26 Jun
Fri
•3:00pm
Gillette Stadium • Boston
13 Jun
Sat
•9:00pm
Gillette Stadium • Boston
19 Jun
Fri
•6:00pm
Gillette Stadium • Boston
24 Jun
Wed
•6:00pm
Hard Rock Stadium • Miami
The stakes in this group stage are sky-high, turning this game into far more than a mere formality. The reigning back-to-back champions are under pressure to assert their dominance against a rival that never lets up. The French side, two-time recent world champions and runners-up at Qatar 2022, are used to taking control with possession, flair and explosive quality in the final third.
On the other side stands a Scotland team forged in recent European Championships, built on a DNA of high tempo, physical battles and relentless aggression in every 50-50 ball. The latest friendlies have clearly tilted the balance towards Deschamps’ men, with comfortable wins over the Brits, but at a World Cup every detail matters: a misplaced pass, a second ball or a poorly defended corner can decide the group.
The French team boasts an outstanding World Cup pedigree: champions in 1998 and 2018, runners-up in 2006 and 2022, and firmly established among the top three sides in the FIFA rankings. On the other side, Scotland arrive with a golden generation that has brought them back regularly to major tournaments and now seals their return to a World Cup after almost thirty years away.
Kylian Mbappé, Antoine Griezmann and Eduardo Camavinga bring flair, creativity and goals, while Andy Robertson, Scott McTominay and John McGinn respond with leadership, energy and a real scoring threat. Secure your ticket and witness live a showdown with all the ingredients to stay etched in fans’ memories for years to come.