La Compagnie lands French national team deal to end of World Cup



 The French Football Federation (FFF) has named boutique carrier La Compagnie as the Official Airline of the French national team through to the end of July, covering a busy period of transatlantic travel as preparations intensify ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

The partnership will begin later this month when France national football team travel to the United States for a pair of high-profile friendlies – first against Brazil at Massachusetts’ Gillette Stadium on March 26, before a second fixture against Colombia at Maryland’s Northwest Stadium three days later.

La Compagnie will also handle the squad’s dedicated transatlantic travel during the World Cup itself, lifting France’s finest across a huge hosting area between the United States, Mexico and Canada this summer.

The FFF framed the partnership around operational reliability and player comfort, with flights operated using La Compagnie’s fleet of Airbus A321neo aircraft. According to the federation, the airline was the first in France to deploy the type, which offers significantly improved fuel efficiency and reduced CO₂ emissions compared with previous-generation models.

La Compagnie’s Christian Vernet said: “As a French airline, we take great pride in delivering an elevated, all-business-class experience designed to provide the comfort, discretion, and peace of mind elite athletes require as they prepare to compete at the highest level. Our expertise, paired with our commitment to operational excellence, makes us a natural partner to support the team’s ambitions on the global stage.”

FFF president Philippe Diallo added: “This partnership with a French airline known for its excellence, service quality, and innovative approach will allow our team to travel under optimal conditions as they prepare for major international competitions. La Compagnie and the FFF share strong values, such as performance, high standards, and team spirit, which we hope will help us collectively reach great heights in competition.”

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