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France — World Cup 2026
2× FIFA World Cup winner (1998, 2018)
Group I · Model Elo 2141 · Founded 1904 · Stade de France
France are in Group I. Our model rates their title chance at 0.0% (Elo strength 2141, reaching the knockout stage 100% of the time). Below are AI predictions for all 8 group-stage fixtures.
About France
France are one of the 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawn in Group I. The national side was founded in 1904. They play home matches at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France, which seats 80,698.
- Founded: 1904
- Home stadium: Stade de France (capacity 80,698)
- Based in: Saint-Denis, France
- Official site: www.fff.fr/equipes-de-france
Squad (27)
Goalkeepers
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16. Mike Maignan · Goalkeeper · age 31 · AC Milan -
30. Brice Samba · Goalkeeper · age 32 · Rennes -
40. Robin Risser · Goalkeeper · age 21 · Lens
Defenders
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2. Dayot Upamecano · Centre-Back · age 27 · Bayern Munich -
2. William Saliba · Centre-Back · age 25 · Arsenal -
5. Ibrahima Konaté · Centre-Back · age 27 · Liverpool -
5. Maxence Lacroix · Centre-Back · age 26 · Crystal Palace -
12. Lucas Digne · Left-Back · age 33 · Aston Villa -
19. Théo Hernandez · Left-Back · age 28 · Al-Hilal -
21. Lucas Hernandez · Centre-Back · age 30 · Paris SG -
23. Jules Koundé · Centre-Back · age 27 · Barcelona -
27. Malo Gusto · Right-Back · age 23 · Chelsea
Midfielders
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10. Rayan Cherki · Attacking Midfield · age 23 · Manchester City -
12. Adrien Rabiot · Central Midfield · age 31 · AC Milan -
14. Aurélien Tchouaméni · Defensive Midfield · age 26 · Real Madrid -
14. Désiré Doué · Left Midfield · age 21 · Paris SG -
17. N'Golo Kanté · Defensive Midfield · age 35 · Fenerbahçe -
17. Manu Koné · Central Midfield · age 25 · Roma -
33. Warren Zaïre-Emery · Central Midfield · age 20 · Paris SG
Forwards
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9. Marcus Thuram · Centre-Forward · age 29 · Inter Milan -
10. Ousmane Dembélé · Right Winger · age 29 · Paris SG -
10. Kylian Mbappé · Centre-Forward · age 27 · Real Madrid -
11. Maghnes Akliouche · Right Winger · age 24 · Monaco -
14. Jean-Philippe Mateta · Centre-Forward · age 29 · Crystal Palace -
17. Michael Olise · Right Winger · age 24 · Bayern Munich -
29. Bradley Barcola · Left Wing · age 23 · Paris SG
Staff
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Didier Deschamps · Manager · age 57 · France
Current squad data from TheSportsDB.
Record
France have played 943 internationals since 1904, winning 483 for a 51.2% win rate (483W 195D 265L, 1,735 goals for / 1,219 against). At the FIFA World Cup their record is 45W 14D 22L from 81 matches.
Recent form
- L vs England 4–6 · 2026-07-18 · FIFA World Cup
- L vs Spain 0–2 · 2026-07-14 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Morocco 2–0 · 2026-07-09 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Paraguay 1–0 · 2026-07-04 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Sweden 3–0 · 2026-06-30 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Norway 4–1 · 2026-06-26 · FIFA World Cup
Historical results from the martj42 dataset (CC0).
France's Top World Cup Scorers
- Kylian Mbappé — 22 World Cup goals
- Just Fontaine — 13 World Cup goals
- Thierry Henry — 6 World Cup goals
- Ousmane Dembélé — 6 World Cup goals
- Michel Platini — 5 World Cup goals
- Zinedine Zidane — 5 World Cup goals
World Cup goals only · data from the martj42 dataset (CC0). See all-time World Cup top scorers.
Group I Fixtures & Predictions
FAQ
Which group is France in at the 2026 World Cup?
France are in Group I.
What are France's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Our model gives France a 0.0% chance of winning the tournament, from an Elo strength rating of 2141.
When was the France national football team founded?
1904.
Where do France play their home matches?
At the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France (capacity 80,698).
How many World Cups has France won?
France have won the FIFA World Cup 2 times: 1998, 2018.
What is France's all-time record?
France have played 943 internationals, winning 483 (51.2%). At the World Cup they have 45 wins, 14 draws and 22 defeats from 81 matches.