FranceSeason Statistics
World Cup 2026Group ISeason 2026| Competition | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup 2026(I)2026 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 9 |
 UEFA Nations League2024 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 13 |
Form (last 5)
Upcoming Fixtures
No upcoming fixtures
Standings
Standings of Group I in the World Cup 2026 group stage.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Qualification |  France | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 9 |
| 2Qualification |  Norway | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| 3Qualification |  Senegal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 3 |
| 4Qualification |  Iraq | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -11 | 0 |
Full Squad
Goalkeepers
Defenders
2
Chelsea
3
Aston Villa
4
Bayern München
5
Barcelona
5
15
Liverpool
17
Arsenal
19
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
21
Paris Saint GermainMidfielders
6
AS Roma
7Paris Saint Germain
8
Real Madrid
9
Inter
11Bayern München
13
Al-Ittihad FC
14
AC Milan
18Paris Saint Germain
20Paris Saint Germain
24
Manchester City
25
Monaco
Key Players
Advanced Team Statistics
Average over the last 4 matches
Recent Results
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History of the France national team
Founding and Early Years
The France national football team is governed by the French Football Federation (FFF), founded in 1919, although the side played its very first international match back in 1904. It gradually established itself over the 20th century as one of the great nations of world football.
Team Evolution
Nicknamed "Les Bleus," France play their major home matches at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, opened in 1998 for the World Cup and able to hold more than 80,000 spectators.
Great Managers
Michel Hidalgo delivered France's first major title with the 1984 Euros on home soil, before Aimé Jacquet won the country's first World Cup in 1998. Didier Deschamps, captain of the 1998 triumph, went on to become a world champion as head coach in 2018, joining the select group of men to win as both player and manager. He handed the reins to Zinédine Zidane at the end of the 2026 World Cup.
Iconic Players
France has produced Zinédine Zidane, who scored twice in the 1998 World Cup final and was named the tournament's best player in 2006, and Michel Platini, top scorer of the 1984 Euros. Thierry Henry remained France's all-time top scorer for over a decade, while Kylian Mbappé, the current captain, has established himself as one of the best forwards in the world.
Major Achievements
France have won the World Cup twice (1998 on home soil against Brazil, 2018 in Russia against Croatia) and the European Championship twice (1984, 2000), becoming one of the few nations to hold the world and continental titles simultaneously. They have also won the FIFA Confederations Cup twice (2001, 2003) and the UEFA Nations League in 2021. At the 2026 edition, they reached the semi-finals before losing to eventual champions Spain (0-2).
The Team Today
France are entering a new era with Zinédine Zidane taking over as head coach at the end of the 2026 World Cup, after more than a decade under Didier Deschamps. Driven by a generation led by Kylian Mbappé, the team remains one of the very top nations in the FIFA World Ranking.
Overall record
Current losing streak: 2 matchesBased on the last 23 matches played
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Frequently asked questions
When is France's next match?+
No upcoming match is currently scheduled.
What is France's current standing?+
France are currently 1 in World Cup 2026 with 9 points.
How many World Cups has France won?+
France have won the World Cup twice: 1998 and 2018.
How did France's 2026 World Cup end?+
They were eliminated in the semi-final by eventual champions Spain (0-2).
Who is France's current captain?+
Kylian Mbappé is Les Bleus' current captain.
What is France's home stadium?+
The Stade de France in Saint-Denis has hosted Les Bleus' major home matches since 1998.
How many times has France won the Euros?+
France have won the European Championship twice: 1984 and 2000.
Who is France's current head coach?+
Zinédine Zidane, who took charge of Les Bleus at the end of the 2026 World Cup, succeeding Didier Deschamps.
When was the French Football Federation founded?+
The French Football Federation (FFF) was founded in 1919, with the national team having played its first international match back in 1904.