France women’s padel team World Championship 2026 quarterfinal against Netherlands, Digi Mart USA News (Doha): The quarterfinal draw for the 2026 Women’s Padel World Championship has been relatively favorable for the French team. Finishing second in their group behind Argentina, the French players will face the Netherlands on Thursday in Doha.
After wins over Belgium (2-1) and Chile (3-0), and a 0-3 loss to Argentina, France finished second in Group B. The Netherlands, first in Group D after beating Portugal 2-1, await them in the quarterfinal.
On paper, France holds a statistical advantage. Alix Collombon (world No. 42) and Léa Godallier (No. 49) are the team’s two main players, with Carla Touly (No. 97) and Louise Bahurel (No. 109) adding depth.
The Netherlands has a more balanced squad but no player in the top 50. Its top player, Marcella Koek, is ranked 86th in the world, ahead of Bo Luttikhuis (100th) and Janine Hemmes (107th).
According to the article, France’s six best players total 82% more FIP ranking points than the Netherlands’ six best. Collombon and Godallier alone accumulate more points than the Dutch team’s top six combined.
These statistics do not guarantee the outcome of a team match, but they reflect a French advantage in individual level and depth. France is expected to be the favorite, though the article cautions against underestimating the Dutch side.
The match also carries symbolic weight. Days earlier, the Dutch men’s team surprised France 2-1 in the group stage, eliminating the French men from the quarterfinal race.
If France advances, it would likely face Spain in the semifinal, where the article describes a far larger gap, with Spain featuring several of the world’s top players. Argentina is considered the favorite to reach the final from the other side of the draw, while Italy, which won all three group matches, is expected to beat Brazil in its quarterfinal.
If these results hold and France beats the Netherlands, the article suggests a France versus Italy bronze medal match would be the likely outcome, a more balanced contest, although Italy is considered the favorite for third place.
