France, the World Cup winners in 2018 and runners-up in 2022, will enter the 2026 tournament in North America among the favorites.

First, it’s an opening game against Erling Haaland's Norway, which won every qualifier on their way to the World Cup. After that, it’s the winner of Bolivia, Iraq or Suriname, ending with a game against Senegal, a country so deeply connected to the French, who also did well in qualifiers.

The U.S. is facing Brazil in the gold-medal match of the 2024 Olympics women’s soccer tournament. The Americans are seeking a fifth Olympic gold medal. Start time: The match is scheduled for 5 p.m. CEST/11 a.m. EDT at Parc des Princes in Paris. Watch it live on NBC or stream in on the Peacock app.

The draw for the 2026 World Cup is over, so who is the USMNT set to play next summer and how will it match up? ESPN breaks down the matchups.