France were drawn in Group G alongside Switzerland, South Korea, and Togo, opening against Switzerland on 13 June 2006. The match ended in a scoreless draw. In their next match against South Korea on 18 June, France took the lead in the 9th minute after Thierry Henry picked up Sylvain Wiltord's deflected shot.
France were paired with Switzerland, South Korea, and Togo in Group G, commencing with a match against Switzerland on 13 June 2006. The game ended in a draw. In their subsequent encounter against South Korea on 18 June, France took the lead in the 9th minute after Thierry Henry capitalized on Sylvain Wiltord's deflected shot.