France is one of the most successful and respected football nations globally, boasting a rich history of triumphs on the international stage. Known as Les Bleus, the French national football team has consistently been a force in both European and world football.
- FIFA World Cup Titles: 2 (1998, 2018)
- UEFA European Championship Titles: 2 (1984, 2000)
- UEFA Nations League Title: 1 (2021)
- Notable Players: Zinedine Zidane, Thierry Henry, Michel Platini, and Kylian Mbappé
France's golden generation in the late 1990s, led by Zinedine Zidane, brought the country its first World Cup victory in 1998, when they hosted the tournament. Two decades later, the emergence of a new generation of stars, including Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann, led Les Bleus to their second World Cup triumph in 2018, making France one of the few nations to win multiple World Cups.
France is renowned for its tactical flexibility, technical skill, and physical strength, producing some of the best players in the world through its well-established football academies. The team's rivalry with Germany and Italy makes European football tournaments particularly exciting, while their standing in world football continues to grow. Les Bleus are often considered one of the strongest teams in international football.
