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France

UEFA
FIFA #3
Group I

Two-time world champions (1998, 2018) led by Kylian Mbappe. France are among the top favorites for the 2026 title.

Team Information

Country Code
FRA
Confederation
UEFA
FIFA Ranking
#3
Group
Group I

Group I

🇫🇷France
🇸🇳Senegal
🇳🇴Norway
🏳️Intercontinental Playoff 2 Winner

Group Stage Schedule

Matchday 1Mon, Jun 15
Matchday 2Sat, Jun 20
Matchday 3Fri, Jun 26

World Cup History

Best Result:Champion (2018, 1998)

All-Time World Cup Stats

16
Appearances
2
Titles
73
Matches
39
Wins
39
Wins
14
Draws
20
Losses
53%
Win Rate
Goals For: 136Goals Against: 85

Notable Achievements

  • ★Two-time World Cup champions (1998, 2018)
  • ★Runner-up in 2022 with Mbappe hat-trick in the final
  • ★Hosted and won the 1998 World Cup led by Zidane

Tournament History

2022Qatar
🥈Runner-up
2018Russia
🏆Champion
2014Brazil
Quarter-finals
2010South Africa
Group Stage
2006Germany
🥈Runner-up
2002South Korea/Japan
Group Stage
1998France
🏆Champion
1986Mexico
🥉Third Place
1982Spain
Fourth Place
1978Argentina
Group Stage
1966England
Group Stage
1958Sweden
🥉Third Place
1954Switzerland
Group Stage
1938France
Quarter-finals
1934Italy
Round of 16
1930Uruguay
Group Stage

Star Players

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Kylian Mbappe
Forward

Real Madrid

Intl Caps: 94Intl Goals: 55
World Cup Winner (2018)World Cup Golden Boot (2022)
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Ousmane Dembele
Forward

Paris Saint-Germain

Intl Caps: 57Intl Goals: 7
World Cup Winner (2018)Ligue 1 Champion (x2) (2024, 2025)

About This Team

France, the 2018 World Cup winners and 2022 finalists, enter the 2026 tournament as one of the strongest squads in the competition. With Kylian Mbappe leading the attack and incredible depth across every position, Les Bleus are perennial contenders for the title.

Best Videos

2018 World Cup Final: France 4-2 Croatia

France v Argentina | 2018 FIFA World Cup | Match Highlights

Frequently Asked Questions

Is France the favorite for the 2026 World Cup?▼

France is among the top favorites, having won the 2018 World Cup and reached the 2022 final. With Kylian Mbappe leading one of the deepest squads in the tournament, Les Bleus are always serious contenders.

How many World Cups has France won?▼

France has won the FIFA World Cup twice: in 1998 as hosts and in 2018 in Russia. They also reached the 2006 and 2022 finals.

Who is France's captain at the 2026 World Cup?▼

Kylian Mbappe leads France as their star player and primary attacking threat. The Real Madrid forward has scored 12 World Cup goals across two tournaments.