It's World Cup time! The 2025-2026 Ligue 1 McDonald’s season having finished, some members of the Monaco squad will experience a summer punctuated by the 2026 World Cup,which will take place from June 11 to July 19 in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. But before the start of the competition, everyone will play at least one friendly match to best prepare for their entry into the tournament. Here's what's next for our World Cup players. 📆
Several friendly matches between Monaco players 🇲🇨
And during these preseason matches, some players from the Rouge et Blanc have had, or will have, the opportunity to meet on the pitch. This is notably the case for Folarin Balogun, who faced Senegal, featuring Lamine Camara and Krépin Diatta, this Sunday, and even scored a goal for the United States (3-2). Also of note is the Ivorian international, Simon Adingra, who will travel to France to face Maghnes Akliouche's French national team.
A duel between France and Senegal in the World Cup 🗺️
In addition to facing the African winger, "Magic" Maghnes will also have the chance to meet Lamine Camara and Krépin Diatta, but this time in a very different context. Indeed, Didier Deschamps' men will take on Pape Thiaw's side in their first Group I match at the World Cup, on Tuesday, June 16th at 9 PM. Meanwhile, Denis Zakaria has obviously been selected for Switzerland for the World Cup, but will not face one of his teammates until a potential knockout match.
So, before this global event kicks off, discover the schedule and results of AS Monaco's six World Cup participants! 🪨
🇨🇭 Denis Zakaria - Switzerland
🏋️♂️ Warm-up Matches
Sunday, May 31 (3 p.m.): Switzerland 4-1 Jordan (started, played 45 minutes)
Saturday, June 6 (9 p.m.): Switzerland vs. Australia
🌎 2026 World Cup
Saturday, June 13 (9 p.m.): Qatar vs. Switzerland
Thursday, June 18 (9 p.m.): Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
Wednesday, June 24 (9 p.m.): Switzerland vs. Canada
🇺🇸 Folarin Balogun - United States
🏋️♂️ Warm-up Matches
Sunday, May 31 (9:30 PM): United States 3-2 Senegal (substitute, 45 minutes, 1 goal)
Saturday, June 6 (8:30 PM): United States - Germany
🌎 2026 World Cup
Saturday, June 13 (3:00 AM): United States - Paraguay
Friday, June 19 (9:00 PM): United States - Australia
Friday, June 26 (4:00 AM): Turkey - United States
🇸🇳 Lamine Camara and Krépin Diatta - Senegal
🏋️♂️ Warm-up Matches
Sunday, May 31 (9:30 PM): USA 3-2 Senegal (Camara starts, 45 minutes / Diatta starts, 90 minutes)
Wednesday, June 10 (1:00 AM): Senegal vs. Saudi Arabia
🌎 2026 World Cup
Tuesday, June 16 (9:00 PM): France vs. Senegal
Tuesday, June 23 (2:00 AM): Norway vs. Senegal
Friday, June 26 (9:00 PM): Senegal vs. Iraq
🇫🇷 Maghnes Akliouche - France
🏋️♂️ Warm-up Matches
Thursday, June 4 (9:10 PM): France - Ivory Coast
Monday, June 8 (9:10 PM): France - Northern Ireland
🌎 2026 World Cup
Tuesday, June 16 (9:00 PM): France - Senegal
Monday, June 22 (11:00 PM): France - Iraq
Friday, June 26 (9:00 PM): Norway - France
🇨🇮 Simon Adingra - Ivory Coast
🏋️♂️ Friendly Match
Thursday, June 4 (9:10 PM): France - Ivory Coast
🌎 2026 World Cup
Sunday, June 14 (1:00 AM): Ivory Coast - Ecuador
Saturday, June 20 (10:00 PM): Germany - Ivory Coast
Thursday, June 25 (10:00 PM): Curaçao - Ivory Coast
