The 2026 French Ligue 1 season is set to begin in the fall of 2025, with teams competing for the title and European football's highest honor. This edition will mark the return of the Ligue 1 after a brief hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

#### Current Standings as of July 2023

Below is the current standings for the 2026 French Ligue 1 as of July 2023:

| **Position** | **Team** | **Points** | **Played** | **Won** | **Drawn** | **Lost** | **Goals For** | **Goals Against** |

|--------------|------------------|------------|-----------|---------|----------|---------|---------------|-----------------|

| 1 | Paris Saint-Germain | 77 | 28 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 70 | 18 |

| 2 | Monaco | 74 | 28 | 22 | 4 | 2 | 65 | 19 |

| 3 | Lyon | 70 | 28 | 21 | 5 | 2 | 65 | 21 |

| 4 | Marseille | 69 | 28 | 21 | 3 | 4 | 64 | 22 |

| 5 | Nice | 67 | 28 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 63 | 23 |

| 6 | Toulouse | 65 | 28 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 61 | 25 |

| 7 | Bordeaux | 63 | 28 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 58 | 27 |

| 8 | Nantes | 62 | 28 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 58 | 29 |

| 9 | Saint-Etienne | 61 | 28 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 58 | 30 |

| 10 | Angers | 58 | 28 | 17 | 5 | 6 | 57 | 31 |

#### Key Highlights of the Season

1. **Paris Saint-Germain**: The defending champions continue their dominance, leading the league with 77 points.

2. **Monaco**: The club under new management has shown significant improvement, climbing up to second place with 74 points.

3. **Lyon**: Lyon, known for its attacking prowess, maintains a strong position at third place.

4. **Marseille**: With 69 points, Marseille continues to be competitive, despite facing some challenges.

5. **Nice**: Nice has maintained a consistent performance, finishing fifth with 67 points.

6. **Toulouse**: Toulouse has made a comeback from last year’s relegation, securing sixth place with 65 points.

7. **Bordeaux**: Bordeaux, led by manager Laurent Blanc, has been on a rise, finishing seventh with 63 points.

8. **Nantes**: Nantes, under the guidance of manager Jean-Marc Aulas, has continued their progress, finishing eighth with 62 points.

9. **Saint-Etienne**: Saint-Etienne, managed by Thierry Henry, has been a solid performer, finishing ninth with 61 points.

10. **Angers**: Angers, under coach Marc Pellegrini, has shown promise, finishing tenth with 58 points.

#### Upcoming Matches

The first match of the season will be played on August 23rd between PSG and Monaco at Parc des Princes. This match is expected to be highly anticipated due to the rivalry between the two clubs.

#### Future Predictions

Based on the current form and performances of the top teams, it is likely that Paris Saint-Germain will retain their title, while Monaco could challenge for the top spot. Other teams like Lyon, Marseille, Nice, and Toulouse are also expected to perform well, potentially challenging each other for the remaining spots in the table.

This season promises to be exciting, with many close matches and potential upsets. Fans can look forward to watching the best players from across France compete for the glory of the Ligue 1.