France

They won their first FIFA World Cup on home soil, defeating Brazil 3–0 in the final. Twenty years later, they lifted their second world title at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, defeating Croatia 4–2 in a thrilling final.

France has also won the UEFA European Championship twice (1984 and 2000) and the UEFA Nations League in 2021. Over the decades, they have produced legendary players such as Zinedine Zidane, Thierry Henry, and modern superstar Kylian Mbappé.

France reached the World Cup final again in 2022, further confirming their status as one of the most consistent elite teams in international football.

France’s World Cup 2026 Group — Group I

France has been drawn into Group I alongside:

• • Senegal — The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations champions, known for their physical strength, pace, and defensive organization.

  • Norway — A talented European side featuring one of the world’s most dangerous strikers in Erling Haaland.

  • Iraq – A resilient and passionate team whose historic appearance at the FIFA World Cup 1986 and triumph at the AFC Asian Cup 2007 highlight their ability to compete with heart and determination.

France’s objective will be clear: top the group and begin another deep World Cup run toward a potential third world title.