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France

Les Bleus

France are two-time champions and reached the 2022 final, boasting arguably the deepest talent pool in world football led by one of the game's biggest superstars. They are perennial favourites.

Key facts

Confederation
Europe (UEFA)
Group
Group I · power-ranked #1 of 4
World Cup titles
2
Best finish
Champions (1998, 2018)
Qualified via
UEFA qualifying
Power rating (PWR)
92 · Elo 2050
Manager
Didier Deschamps

Players to watch

  • Kylian Mbappé — Captain, forward (Real Madrid)
  • Ousmane Dembélé — Forward (Paris Saint-Germain)
  • Michael Olise — Winger (Bayern Munich)

Group I opponents

Group-stage fixtures

  • Tue, Jun 16senegalSenegalNew York / New Jersey, USA
  • Mon, Jun 22iraqIraqPhiladelphia, USA
  • Fri, Jun 26norwayNorwayBoston, USA

2026 outlook

Heading Group I, France have the squad to reach yet another final and challenge for a third star.

Simulate France’s World Cup

Think France can go all the way — or crash out early? Set their Group I finish in the simulator and watch the bracket re-wire around your call, or build a full prediction all the way to the final.