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National team France played its first international match on May 1, 1904, and participates in the World Cup finals for the 16th time in its history, and succeeded in winning the title twice, the first in 1998 and the second in the last edition in 2018. At the continental level, they participated in the European Nations Cup 10 and won the title twice, in 1984 and 2000, and also won the Confederations Cup twice, in 2001 and 2003.

Kylian Mbappe: AFP/Julien De Rosa

Mbappe says will ‘never’ get over World Cup heartbreak

29 Dec 2022
Action from the France vs Morocco World Cup semifinal at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor on December 14: AFP/Karim Jaafar

France charges man over teen hit-and-run

28 Dec 2022
Neymar, left, and Kylian Mbappe: AFP/Bertrand Guay

Mbappe, Neymar back for PSG

27 Dec 2022
French Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera: AFP/Ludovic Marin

‘Argentina inelegant winners’

23 Dec 2022
File photo of Blaise Matuidi: AFP

French World Cup winner Matuidi retires

23 Dec 2022
Didier Deschamps, left, with Noel Le Graet: AFP/Franck Fife

French chief wants Deschamps to stay

23 Dec 2022
France's forward Kylian Mbappe (left) and coach Didier Deschamps greet supporters at the Hotel de Crillon, a day after the Qatar 2022 World Cup final match Place de la Concorde in central Paris on December 19, 2022. (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP)

Mbappe returns to training days after World Cup disappointment

21 Dec 2022
The France team: AFP

Racist abuse of French footballers slammed

21 Dec 2022
Fans wave Argentine flags as they celebrate their team's victory in the Qatar 2022 World Cup final football match against France, in Washington, DC, on December 18, 2022. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP)

More Americans watched Argentina-France than any World Cup match ever

20 Dec 2022
Kylian Mbappe: AFP/Franck Fife

Hurst congratulates Mbappe on his feat

20 Dec 2022
French President Emmanuel Macron consoles Kylian Mbappe at the closing ceremony: AFP/Kirill Kudryavtsev

‘Offside’? Macron stirs critics with final role

20 Dec 2022
France players and coach Didier Deschamps greet supporters at the Hotel de Crillon, Place de la Concorde, in central Paris: AFP/Julien De Rosa

Jubilant welcome for French on return

20 Dec 2022
Argentina's goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez celebrates after denying France's Kingsley Coman during the penalty shoot-out of the Qatar 2022 World Cup final match at Lusail Stadium in Lusail on December 18, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

France's Coman, Tchouameni racially abused after World Cup final defeat

19 Dec 2022
France's football fans gather to watch the final match of the Qatar 2022 World Cup between Argentina and France on the Avenue des Champs-Elysees, in Paris on December 18, 2022. (Photo by ROMAIN PERROCHEAU / AFP)

French team to meet fans on World Cup return: Federation

19 Dec 2022
In this file photo taken on September 4, 2014, French forward Karim Benzema strikes during the friendly football match France vs Spain, at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris. (Photo by Miguel MEDINA / AFP)

Benzema retires from international football after missing World Cup

19 Dec 2022
France's Kylian Mbappe and teammates react after losing in the penalty shoot-out of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football final match against Argentina at Lusail Stadium in Lusail on December 18, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

French hearts are broken but future looks bright

19 Dec 2022
France depart from their hotel after losing in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 final against Argentina at Al Messila, Doha, Qatar, on December 19, 2022. REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari

France fly out of Qatar as FIFA acclaims World Cup attendance

19 Dec 2022
France's Kylian Mbappe reacts after losing in the penalty shoot-out of the Qatar 2022 World Cup final against Argentina at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on December 18, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Uncertainty over France's post-World Cup fan meeting

19 Dec 2022
France captain Hugo Lloris: AFP

Time for Mbappe’s generation!

19 Dec 2022
France coach Didier Deschamps: AFP

Deschamps to decide on future

19 Dec 2022
France’s Kylian Mbappe holds the FIFA Golden Boot award: AFP/Adrian Dennis

Mbappe tops list of leading scorers

19 Dec 2022
France's forward Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup final match against Argentina at Lusail Stadium in Lusail on December 18, 2022. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP)

Mbappe heroics in vain but justify Pele comparisons

18 Dec 2022
Lionel Messi looks at the World Cup trophy during the Qatar 2022 World Cup trophy ceremony after the final match against France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail on December 18, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

We had to suffer to win the World Cup say Argentina players

18 Dec 2022
Argentina's Lionel Messi holds the World Cup trophy during the Qatar 2022 World Cup trophy ceremony at Lusail Stadium in Lusail on December 18, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Argentina win incredible FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 final on penalties

18 Dec 2022
Argentina's midfielder Angel Di Maria takes part in a training session at Qatar University training site 3 in Doha on December 17, 2022. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP)

Di Maria starts for Argentina, usual suspects on for France

18 Dec 2022
Fans react as they watch the third place football match of the Qatar 2022 World Cup between Croatia and Morocco on a screen at 'Le Galant' bar in central Paris on December 17, 2022. (Photo by Martin LELIEVRE / AFP)

French brace for World Cup final, hide 'Argentine' station name

18 Dec 2022
Kosovar artist Alkent Pozhegu works on the last details of his mosaic, made with grain and seeds, depicting Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe in Gjakova on December 17, 2022. (Photo by Armend NIMANI / AFP)

Stopping the superstars won't be enough to win World Cup

17 Dec 2022
France's coach Didier Deschamps (L) talks Kylian Mbappe during a training session at the Al Sadd SC training centre in Doha on December 17, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

France sweat on player fitness after virus outbreak ahead of final

17 Dec 2022
France's forward Antoine Griezmann (centre) takes part in a training session at the Al Sadd SC training centre in Doha on December 17, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Entire France squad trains on eve of World Cup final despite virus

17 Dec 2022
Arsene Wenger applauds ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup match between Switzerland and Cameroon at the Al-Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah November 24, 2022. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP)

'Music starts with Messi', says FIFA's Wenger

17 Dec 2022
France's coach Didier Deschamps looks on during a FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 training session at the Al Sadd SC training centre in Doha on December 16, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

France not worried about hostile atmosphere in World Cup final

17 Dec 2022
Antoine Griezmann: AFP/Gabriel Bouys

Griezmann pivotal on France’s run to final

17 Dec 2022
France’s Kylian Mbappe, left, and Argentina’s Lionel Messi: AFP/ Franck FIFE and Alfredo Estrella

Argentina vs France - keys to the final

17 Dec 2022
Lusail Stadium, venue of the final: AGENCY

Argentina and France: Routes to the final

17 Dec 2022
France coach Didier Deschamps puts his players through their paces at the Al Sadd SC training centre ahead of the final against Argentina: AFP/Franck Fife

France battle to stop spread of virus

17 Dec 2022
Lusail Stadium, venue of the final: AFP

14,000 police on duty in France for final

16 Dec 2022
The France team: AFP

France players sidelined ahead of final

16 Dec 2022
Ousmane Dembele: AFP

No room for sentiment for Messi, says Dembele

16 Dec 2022
France's coach Didier Deschamps congratulates his players after the Qatar 2022 World Cup semi-final match against Morocco at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha on December 14, 2022. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP)

Born winner Deschamps leads France to brink of World Cup glory again

15 Dec 2022
France's coach Didier Deschamps and his players celebrate their victory in the Qatar 2022 World Cup semi-final match against Morocco at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha on December 14, 2022. (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR / AFP)

France substitutes give Deschamps food for thought as final looms

15 Dec 2022
France coach Didier Deschamps celebrates with players: AFP/Anne-Christine Poujoulat

France in familiar territory in final

15 Dec 2022
France players celebrate their semifinal victory over Morocco: AFP/Franck Fife

France train focus on Argentina

15 Dec 2022
Didier Deschamps: AFP

Deschamps ready to counter Messi in final

15 Dec 2022
Antoine Griezmann: AFP

France keeping feet on ground: Griezmann

15 Dec 2022
Celebrations at the Champs-Elysees in Paris: AFP/Thibaud Moritz

Jubilation on Paris Champs-Elysees

15 Dec 2022
France's defender Theo Hernandez celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup semi-final match against Morocco at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor on December 14, 2022. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP)

France end Morocco run to set up Argentina showdown

14 Dec 2022
France's players warm up ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup semi-final football match between France and Morocco at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha on December 14, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

France without Rabiot, Upamecano for Morocco World Cup semi

14 Dec 2022
Argentinian players celebrate their semifinal victory over Croatia: AFP/Paul Ellis

History-makers Morocco stand in way of France

14 Dec 2022
This combination picture created on December 12, 2022 during the FIFA World Cup shows Morocco's Achraf Hakimi (left) on December 6, 2022 and France's Kylian Mbappe in Doha on November 30, 2022. (Photo by Jack GUEZ and Franck FIFE / AFP)

Bromance on hold as Mbappe and Hakimi lock horns at Qatar 2022

13 Dec 2022
Morocco's coach Walid Regragui speaks during a press conference in Doha on December 13, 2022. (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR / AFP)

Hearts swing in French hometown of Morocco coach Regragui

13 Dec 2022
France's goalkeeper Hugo Lloris attends a press conference in Doha on December 13, 2022, a day ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football semi-final match against Morocco. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Lloris texted Kane after England's penalty heartache

13 Dec 2022
France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni: AFP

New leader of France midfield!

13 Dec 2022
Moroccan star Achraf Hakimi, left, and French ace Kylian Mbappe: AFP/Karim Jaafar and Gabriel Bouys

France vs Morocco: Keys to semifinal

13 Dec 2022
Ronaldo Nazario attends a ceremony organized by the CBF to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Brazil's fifth World Cup title at the Fairmont Hotel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 30, 2022. (Photo by MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP)

Brazil's Ronaldo backing France for World Cup

12 Dec 2022
France's Raphael Varane arrives to give a press conference at the Jassim-bin-Hamad Stadium in Doha on December 12, 2022, in the build-up to the Qatar 2022 semi final match against Morocco. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

France will not underestimate Morocco threat in World Cup semi: Varane

12 Dec 2022
This combination of file pictures created on December 12, 2022 shows France's Olivier Giroud and Morocco's forward Youssef En-Nesyri. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE and Patrick T. FALLON / AFP)

France favourites but Morocco eye another knockout punch

12 Dec 2022
France coach Didier Deschamps: AFP

France eye glory as Morocco loom

12 Dec 2022
France's coach Didier Deschamps (centre) celebrates with his players after they won the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final match against England at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor on December 10, 2022. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)

Deschamps inspires France to brink of another World Cup final

11 Dec 2022
Didier Deschamps: AFP

‘Hearts and guts got France past England’

11 Dec 2022
Joy unlimited for French fans: AFP

France fans savour ‘brilliant’ win

11 Dec 2022
Olivier Giroud: AFP

Giroud’s magnificent stint continues

11 Dec 2022
France's Olivier Giroud (left) celebrate with teammates after winning the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final match against France at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor on December 10, 2022. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)

Giroud takes France into World Cup semis as Kane misses crucial penalty

10 Dec 2022
Raheem Sterling is among the substitutes for Three Lions having rejoined the team after returning from an emergency trip to England.

England and France unchanged for World Cup quarter-final

10 Dec 2022
France players take part in a training session ahead of their quarterfinal against England: AFP/Franck Fife

France face England; Morocco vs Portugal

10 Dec 2022
Hugo Lloris: AFP

Lloris ready to make French history

09 Dec 2022
Argentina's forward Angel Correa (left) and Lionel Messi take part in a training session at Qatar University in Doha on December 8, 2022. (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA / AFP)

World Cup braces for quarter-finals as Spain sack coach

08 Dec 2022
France's defender Ibrahima Konate waits ahead of a press conference at the Al Sadd SC Stadium in Doha on December 7, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

France won't focus on particular England players, says Konate

07 Dec 2022
Argentina's forward Lionel Messi (centre) attends a training session with teammates at Qatar University in Doha, on December 6, 2022 during the Qatar 2022 World Cup tournament. (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA / AFP)

World Cup heavyweights gear up for quarter-finals

07 Dec 2022
France's forward Olivier Giroud gives a press conference at the Jassim-bin-Hamad Stadium in Doha on December 6, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

France record a reward for my patience, says Giroud

06 Dec 2022
France's forward Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 match against Poland at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha on December 4, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

FIFA hails Kylian Mbappes impressive performance at Qatar 2022

05 Dec 2022
France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 match against Poland at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha on December 4, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

'God save our King': France in thrall to Mbappe as England loom

05 Dec 2022
France’s Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring against Poland: AFP/Franck Fife

World Cup is my obsession: Mbappe

05 Dec 2022
France's coach Didier Deschamps celebrates with Kylian Mbappe after they won the Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 match against Poland at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha on December 4, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

France needed a great Mbappe and got him, says Deschamps

04 Dec 2022
France's Kylian Mbappe (left) celebrates with Olivier Giroud after scoring his team's second goal during the Qatar 2022 round of 16 match against Poland at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha on December 4, 2022. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

Age gap no problem for France's deadly striking duo of Mbappe and Giroud

04 Dec 2022
France’s Kylian Mbappe, right, celebrates scoring their second goal with team-mate Olivier Giroud against Poland: AFP/Franck Fife

France sail past Poland into quarterfinals

04 Dec 2022
Coach Didier Deschamps (center) inspect the pitch ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 match against Poland at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha on December 4, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

France, England in spotlight after Messi helps Argentina into quarters

04 Dec 2022
France's goalkeeper Hugo Lloris attends a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in Doha on December 3, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Soft-spoken Lloris set to match France caps record in Poland game

03 Dec 2022
Robert Lewandowski, left, and Kylian Mbappe: AFP

Mbappe, Lewandowski face-off

03 Dec 2022
Hugo Lloris: AFP

Lloris ‘honoured’ to equal Thuram

03 Dec 2022
Brazil players react after Cameroon scored against them: AFP/Anne-Christine Poujoulat

Best still to come from favourites

03 Dec 2022
France coach Didier Deschamps: AFP

France coach lauds Qatar’s World Cup stadiums

01 Dec 2022
Tunisia’s Wahbi Khazri scores the all-important goal against France: AFP/Anne-Christine Poujoulat

Tunisia out of World Cup despite shock win

30 Nov 2022
France's coach Didier Deschamps attends a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in Doha on November 29, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

France coach Deschamps refuses to discuss holidaying Benzema

29 Nov 2022
Gabriel Martin, right, and Mehdi Balamissa pose for pictures upon their arrival in Doha: AFP/Jack Guez

From Paris to Doha on cycle!

27 Nov 2022
France's Kylian Mbappe (centre) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group D match against Denmark at Stadium 974 in Doha on November 26, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Mbappe shows France attack well equipped without Benzema

26 Nov 2022
Kylian Mbappe scores France’s winning goal against Denmark: AFP/Antonin Thuillier

Mbappe double helps France sink Denmark

26 Nov 2022
France's forward Marcus Thuram smiles during a press conference at the Jassim-bin-Hamad Stadium in Doha on November 24 , 2022, during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

No pressure from dad for late France call-up Thuram

24 Nov 2022
Lucas Hernandez reacts after he sustained an injury during the match against Australia: AFP/Chandan Khanna

France’s Hernandez out of World Cup

23 Nov 2022
France players celebrate after scoring their fourth goal against Australia at the Al Janoub Stadium on November 22: AFP/Anne-Christine Poujoulat

Holders France sink Australia

22 Nov 2022
Brazil's defender Eder Militao controls the ball during a training session at the Al Arabi SC Stadium in Doha on November 20, 2022, just moments before the kick-off of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by NELSON ALMEIDA / AFP)

We thought Benzema was fine when he reported for France duty: Militao

20 Nov 2022
France’s Raphael Varane, left, and Karim Benzema train at the Al Sadd Stadium in Doha on November 17: AFP/Franck Fife

France sweat on Benzema, Varane ahead of opener

18 Nov 2022
France's forward Olivier Giroud refreshes during a training session at the Jassim-bin-Hamad Stadium in Doha on November 17, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

France striker Giroud hopes it's third time lucky for World Cup goals

17 Nov 2022
France's defender William Saliba arrives at the Hamad International Airport in Doha on November 16, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

World Cup holder France arrive in Qatar for title defence

16 Nov 2022
France's national football team goalkeeper Hugo Lloris gives a press conference in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines on November 15, 2022 as part of the team's preparation for the upcoming FIFA 2022 Qatar World Cup. (Photo by BERTRAND GUAY / AFP)

France captain Hugo Lloris stresses respect for Qatar during World Cup

15 Nov 2022
Amine Harit

Morocco’s Harit doubtful starter in Qatar

14 Nov 2022
Tunisian coach Jalel Kadri: AFP

Tunisia hope to progress from group stage

09 Nov 2022
French Ambassador to Qatar Jean-Baptiste Faivre

France won’t boycott World Cup, says envoy

08 Nov 2022
The Portugal team... eager to go.

Portugal target first World Cup triumph

05 Nov 2022
France international and Manchester United defender Raphael Varane in tears after sustaining injury during the Premier League Match against Chelsea at the Stamford Bridge in London on October 22, 2022.

France defender Varane in tears as injury provides World Cup scare

22 Oct 2022
France team

Mbappe and other stars to watch out for as France is set to defend title

20 Oct 2022
Paul Pogba. Credit: Agency

Pogba to miss World Cup after injury setback

01 Nov 2022
France international N'Golo Kante will not be in action in Qatar.

France's Kante ruled out of World Cup after hamstring surgery

18 Oct 2022
Rafael Varane. Credit: QNA

Varane hopes to represent France in World Cup

31 Oct 2022

Players

O. Giroud Attacker M. Guendouzi Midfielder J. Koundé Defender A. Griezmann Attacker W. Saliba Defender I. Konaté Defender L. Hernández Defender S. Mandanda Goalkeeper J. Veretout Midfielder K. Mbappé Attacker T. Hernández Defender O. Dembélé Attacker R. Kolo Muani Attacker Y. Fofana Midfielder D. Upamecano Defender K. Coman Attacker B. Pavard Defender M. Thuram Attacker A. Rabiot Midfielder A. Tchouaméni Midfielder