France have won the FIFA World Cup twice (1998, 2018). They have also won the European Championship (1984, 2000) and the UEFA Nations League (2021). The team was founded in 1919.
Overview
France is one of the most successful national football teams in Europe and has won the FIFA World Cup twice, in 1998 and 2018. The French Football Federation was founded in 1919 and has governed the team ever since. France have also won the UEFA European Championship in 1984 and 2000, the UEFA Nations League in 2021, and the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2001 and 2003.
The team plays in its traditional blue shirts and is commonly known as Les Bleus. France have consistently qualified for major international tournaments and have reached the final stages on numerous occasions across several decades.
The current squad includes goalkeeper Mike Maignan and defenders such as Lucas Digne and Lucas Hernandez. Kylian Mbappe remains the most prominent figure in the squad and is among the most recognisable players in international football. The next major fixture is a World Cup match scheduled for 18 July 2026.
Major honours
Current squad · 26
R. Cherki
N. Kanté
M. Koné
A. Rabiot
A. Tchouaméni
W. Zaïre-Emery
M. Akliouche
B. Barcola
O. Dembélé
D. Doué
M. Thuram
M. Olise
