UEFA · Les Bleus

🇫🇷 France

Title contender — strong World Cup pedigree

16 · Participaciones
2 · Títulos mundiales
Champion 1998, 2018 · Mejor resultado
1919 · Fundada en
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Historial en el Mundial

France (Les Bleus) has appeared at 16 editions of the FIFA World Cup, with a best finish of Champion 1998, 2018 and 2 title(s). Founded in 1919, the federation enters World Cup 2026 in the UEFA pool, coached by Didier Deschamps.

  • Participaciones16
  • Títulos mundiales2
  • Mejor resultadoChampion 1998, 2018
  • Director técnicoDidier Deschamps
  • Fundada en1919
  • FIFAUEFA
Squad

Jugadores estrella

  • Kylian Mbappé
  • Antoine Griezmann
  • Aurélien Tchouaméni
  • Jules Koundé
  • William Saliba
Outlook

Camino al título

Title contender — strong World Cup pedigree. With a 48-team field split into 12 groups of 4, the top two and best 8 third-placed teams advance to a 32-team Round of 32 — meaning even mid-table sides have a realistic knockout pathway.

FAQ

FAQ

Has France won the World Cup?

Yes — France has won 2 World Cup title(s). Best finish: Champion 1998, 2018.

Who is the head coach of France?

Didier Deschamps leads France into FIFA World Cup 2026.

How many times has France played in the World Cup?

France has appeared 16 times in the FIFA World Cup.

Who are France's star players?

Kylian Mbappé, Antoine Griezmann, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Jules Koundé, William Saliba.

What confederation does France represent?

France plays in the UEFA confederation.

When does France play in the World Cup 2026?

Schedule depends on the December 2025 group draw.

What is France's nickname?

Les Bleus

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