The 5th match of FIFA World Cup 2026 is scheduled to be played between France and Australia on 16th June, 2026 at Kazan Arena. Both these teams would play their inaugural match. France has been quite impressive in its qualifying campaign where they defeated some dangerous teams and got the confidence before entering in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Australia vs France Match Details
- Event: FIFA World Cup 2026
- Match: 5th Game
- Teams: Australia vs France
- Time: 03:00 PM
- Date: 16th June, 2026
- Venue: Kazan Arena
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On the other side, the Australian side struggled a bit during the qualification procedure and got less points than France facing Denmark and Peru. One the same day, couple of FIFA World Cup 2026 matches will take place including from Group C between Denmark and Peru.
France could face some troubles regarding their position in the group that also contains Peru and Denmark. Aussies know well about the strength of France and they are taking this light, but they should not. They also need to handle the pressure as well.
The French team would be looking forward to make their appearance on victorious notes in every match they play, not because of their target like other, but they would in attitude to take the revenge of their defeat in final of Euro Championship in 2016. France were knocked out of the World Cup 2010 on group stage and they were also kicked out.
France vs Australia Prediction
It is pretty hard to predict that who will win win among Australia and France as both these teams have been quite aggressive in recent clashes respectively. In the last World Cup that was played in 2014, Australia were not able to impress as they finished without winning a single match, while on the other side France were better in last World Cup.
After being qualified for the FIFA World Cup, the manager Ange Postecoglou quit and Bert van Marwijk has been appointed as new Coach of Australia, so it is possible that France could win this match.
Australia Team Squad/Lineups
DEFENDERS:
- Aziz Behich
- Milos Degenek
- Matthew Jurman
- James Meredith
- Josh Risdon
- Trent Sainsbury
MIDFIELDERS:
- Jackson Irvine
- Mile Jedinak
- Robbie Kruse
- Massimo Luongo
- Mark Milligan
- Aaron Mooy
- Tom Rogic
- Tim Cahill
FORWARDS:
- Daniel Arzani
- Tomi Juric
- Mathew Leckie
- Andrew Nabbout
- Dimitri Petratos
- Jamie Maclaren
France Team Squad/Lineups
DEFENDERS:
- Lucas Hernandez
- Presnel Kimpembe
- Benjamin Mendy
- Benjamin Pavard
- Adil Rami
- Djibril Sidibe
- Samuel Umtiti
- Raphael Varane
MIDFIELDERS:
- N’Golo Kante
- Blaise Matuidi
- Steven N’Zonzi
- Paul Pogba
- Corentin Tolisso
FORWARDS: Ousmane Dembele
- Nabil Fekir
- Olivier Giroud
- Antoine Griezmann
- Thomas Lemar
- Kylian Mbappe
- Florian Thauvin
