FIFA World Cup 2026
France at the FIFA World Cup 2026
Overview
France is a semi‑presidential republic in Western Europe with overseas departments worldwide, unified by the French language, Paris as its primate city and a strong republican education and central‑state tradition.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Paris
- Continent
- Europe
- Federation
- UEFA (Europe)
- Group
- I
- FIFA ranking (Nov 2025)
- #3
- World Cup titles
- 2
Geography
- Founded / established
- 1792
- Population
- 68,170,000
- Languages
- French (official)
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Area
- 551,695 km²
- Highest point
- Mont Blanc (4,808 m)
- Climate
- Oceanic north-west; continental east; Mediterranean south
- Land borders
- Andorra, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Spain, Switzerland
Football facts
- Appearances
- 16
- Best result
- Champions (1998, 2018)
- Top scorer
- Just Fontaine (13)
- Debut
- 1930
2026 World Cup kits
Home kit
Main color: blue
World Cup history
16 World Cup appearances
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Qualified (2026) |
| 2022 | Runner-up |
| 2018 | Champions |
| 2014 | Quarter-finals |
| 2010 | Group stage |
| 2006 | Runner-up |
| 2002 | Group stage |
| 1998 | Champions |
| 1986 | Third place |
| 1982 | Fourth place |
| 1978 | Group stage |
| 1966 | Group stage |
| 1958 | Third place |
| 1954 | Group stage |
| 1938 | Quarter-finals |
| 1934 | Group stage |
| 1930 | Group stage |