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Zinedine Zidane has revealed his first squad in charge of France, featuring five new faces and the return of Eduardo Camavinga, ahead of four Nations League matches against Turkey, Belgium (twice), and Italy.
National TeamsZidane's first moves: Mbappe made captain, Ballon d'Or trap avoided
Coach Zinedine Zidane named Kylian Mbappe as France's new captain at his first press conference, while sidestepping the Ballon d'Or debate, saying he is focused on the next four Nations League matches.
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FootballMbappé, Yamal, Messi… The Big Names on the 2026 Ballon d'Or List
France Football has unveiled the official 30-man shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, featuring a strong showing from Morocco's Achraf Hakimi.
Amrabat-Ouahbi Rift: Morocco Midfielder Puts International Career on Hold
Morocco international Sofyan Amrabat says he will not be available for the national team as long as Mohamed Ouahbi remains coach, while ruling out an international retirement.
Lionel Messi Announces His International Retirement from Argentina
Lionel Messi has officially announced his retirement from international football with Argentina, around a month and a half after the 2026 World Cup final defeat to Spain, ending a 21-year international career that yielded a World Cup and two Copa América titles.
Football"The Deal Isn't Far Off": Lille Close to €100M Bouaddi Agreement with Man City
Young Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi is close to joining Manchester City for a fee of around €100 million, which would make him the biggest sale in the French club's history, pending a medical and a few remaining details.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
When is France's next match?+
France face Belgium on 28 September 2026.
What is France's current standing?+
France are currently 2 in UEFA Nations League with 3 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.