French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron visited the French national football team and the women's team ahead of their departure to the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The French Football Federation announced the meeting, highlighting France's status as one of the favorites in the tournament. This World Cup will be particularly significant as it is the last major tournament for Didier Deschamps, who has been at the helm of the national team for 14 years. France is placed in Group I, competing against Senegal, Iraq, and Norway, with their first match scheduled against Senegal on June 16 in New Jersey. The French men's team has a commendable World Cup record, having reached the quarterfinals in 2014, winning the title in 2018, and finishing as runners-up in 2022. The squad includes notable players such as Kylian Mbappe, N'Golo Kante, and Ousmane Dembele, among others, as they aim to make a strong showing in the upcoming tournament.