The French national team arrived in Boston on Wednesday, where they have established their base camp for the 2026 World Cup. Didier Deschamps' 26-man squad checked into the Four Seasons hotel before moving to their training facilities at Bentley University.
On the eve of the opening match, FIFA president Gianni Infantino held a press conference in Mexico City, addressing the various controversies surrounding the tournament. He also commented on the case of Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry upon arrival in the United States before being welcomed back as a hero in Mogadishu.
