France
France is a national team from Europe.
France have played at the European Championship 11 times (first in 1960, most recently in 2024). Best result: champions (1984, 2000). Record at the finals: 49 matches, 23 wins, 15 draws, 11 defeats, goals 73–53. Top scorer: Michel Platini (9 goals).
France have played at the World Cup 17 times (first in 1930, most recently in 2026). Best result: champions (1998, 2018). Record at the finals: 81 matches, 45 wins, 14 draws, 22 defeats, goals 156–95. Top scorer: Kylian Mbappé (22 goals).
France is in the qualifying draw for the European Championship 2028 in the UK and Ireland.
The squad pool on this page lists 25 players, built from recent competitive line-ups. Most appearances in that window: Mike Maignan (38); most goals: Kylian Mbappé (28).
- Champions · Euro
- 2
- Champions · World Cup
- 2
- Euro finals played
- 11
- World Cups played
- 17
At the European Championship
| Edition | Result |
|---|---|
| European Championship 1960 | Fourth place |
| European Championship 1984 | Champions |
| European Championship 1992 | Group stage |
| European Championship 1996 | Semi-finals |
| European Championship 2000 | Champions |
| European Championship 2004 | Quarter-finals |
| European Championship 2008 | Group stage |
| European Championship 2012 | Quarter-finals |
| European Championship 2016 | Runners-up |
| European Championship 2020 | Round of 16 |
| European Championship 2024 | Semi-finals |
At the World Cup
| Edition | Result |
|---|---|
| 1930 | Group stage |
| 1934 | Round of 16 |
| 1938 | Quarter-finals |
| 1954 | Group stage |
| 1958 | Third place |
| 1966 | Group stage |
| 1978 | Group stage |
| 1982 | Fourth place |
| 1986 | Third place |
| 1998 | Champions |
| 2002 | Group stage |
| 2006 | Runners-up |
| 2010 | Group stage |
| 2014 | Quarter-finals |
| 2018 | Champions |
| 2022 | Runners-up |
| 2026 | Fourth place |
Top scorers · Euro
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Michel Platini | 9 |
| Antoine Griezmann | 7 |
| Thierry Henry | 6 |
| Zinedine Zidane | 5 |
| Karim Benzema | 4 |
| David Trezeguet | 3 |
| Dimitri Payet | 3 |
| Olivier Giroud | 3 |
| Youri Djorkaeff | 3 |
| Christophe Dugarry | 2 |
Top scorers · World Cup
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kylian Mbappé | 22 |
| Just Fontaine | 13 |
| Ousmane Dembélé | 6 |
| Thierry Henry | 6 |
| Olivier Giroud | 5 |
| Zinedine Zidane | 5 |
| Antoine Griezmann | 4 |
| Dominique Rocheteau | 4 |
| Michel Platini | 4 |
| Raymond Kopa | 4 |
Squad
| Player | Pos | Apps | Minutes | Goals | Assists | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Maignan | GK | 38 | 3,486 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 |
| Brice Samba | GK | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Lucas Chevalier | GK | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jules Koundé | DEF | 33 | 2,697 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Dayot Upamecano | DEF | 30 | 2,642 | 1 | 1 | 7.0 |
| Theo Hernández | DEF | 27 | 2,300 | 0 | 3 | 5.5 |
| William Saliba | DEF | 25 | 2,096 | 0 | 0 | 4.5 |
| Ibrahima Konaté | DEF | 17 | 1,364 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 |
| Lucas Digne | DEF | 15 | 1,186 | 0 | 4 | 5.0 |
| Maxence Lacroix | DEF | 7 | 518 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 |
| Adrien Rabiot | MID | 29 | 2,111 | 4 | 2 | 10.5 |
| Ousmane Dembélé | MID | 30 | 1,997 | 9 | 2 | 10.5 |
| Aurélien Tchouaméni | MID | 22 | 1,878 | 1 | 4 | 10.5 |
| Michael Olise | MID | 25 | 1,696 | 8 | 10 | 13.5 |
| Manu Koné | MID | 20 | 1,429 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 |
| Antoine Griezmann | MID | 16 | 1,156 | 1 | 1 | 7.0 |
| Eduardo Camavinga | MID | 20 | 937 | 1 | 0 | 7.5 |
| N'Golo Kanté | MID | 10 | 859 | 0 | 2 | 7.0 |
| Désiré Doué | MID | 16 | 796 | 2 | 3 | 10.0 |
| Rayan Cherki | MID | 15 | 544 | 2 | 3 | 11.0 |
| Kylian Mbappé | FWD | 32 | 2,739 | 28 | 15 | 14.5 |
| Bradley Barcola | FWD | 28 | 1,294 | 6 | 2 | 12.5 |
| Randal Kolo Muani | FWD | 20 | 1,226 | 6 | 1 | 13.0 |
| Marcus Thuram | FWD | 17 | 754 | 2 | 0 | 9.0 |
| Kingsley Coman | FWD | 12 | 546 | 2 | 2 | 7.5 |
Latest starting line-up
Formation: — · Coach: — · 5 October 2026 · Belgium 4–1
| # | Player | Pos | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G. Restes | GK | 6.3 |
| 5 | J. Kounde | DEF | 6.9 |
| 15 | L. Yoro | DEF | 7.9 |
| 17 | M. Lacroix | DEF | 6.7 |
| 13 | A. Diouf | DEF | 6.9 |
| 18 | M. Akliouche | MID | 6.7 |
| 6 | E. Camavinga | MID | 7.0 |
| 8 | M. Kone | MID | 7.2 |
| 7 | O. Dembele | FWD | 7.9 |
| 19 | E. Lepaul | FWD | 6.5 |
| 12 | B. Barcola | FWD | 6.6 |
Legends and former regulars
| Player | Caps | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Hugo Lloris | 145 | 2008–2022 |
| Lilian Thuram | 142 | 1994–2008 |
| Thierry Henry | 123 | 1997–2010 |
| Marcel Desailly | 116 | 1993–2004 |
| Zinedine Zidane | 108 | 1994–2006 |
| Patrick Vieira | 107 | 1997–2009 |
| Didier Deschamps | 103 | 1989–2000 |
| Michel Platini | — | 1978–1986 |
| Just Fontaine | — | 1958–1958 |
| David Trezeguet | — | 1998–2004 |
| Youri Djorkaeff | — | 1996–2000 |
| Jean-Pierre Papin | — | 1986–1992 |
Match reports on this site
| Date | Match | Competition | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 July 2024 | Spain 2–1 France | European Championship 2024 | Semi-final |
| 5 July 2024 | Portugal 0–0 (pens 3–5) France | European Championship 2024 | Quarter-final |
| 1 July 2024 | France 1–0 Belgium | European Championship 2024 | Round of 16 |
| 25 June 2024 | France 1–1 Poland | European Championship 2024 | Group stage · Group D |
| 21 June 2024 | Netherlands 0–0 France | European Championship 2024 | Group stage · Group D |
| 17 June 2024 | Austria 0–1 France | European Championship 2024 | Group stage · Group D |
| 28 June 2021 | France 3–3 (pens 4–5) Switzerland | European Championship 2020 | Round of 16 |
| 23 June 2021 | Portugal 2–2 France | European Championship 2020 | Group stage · Group F |
| 19 June 2021 | Hungary 1–1 France | European Championship 2020 | Group stage · Group F |
| 15 June 2021 | France 1–0 Germany | European Championship 2020 | Group stage · Group F |
| 10 July 2016 | Portugal 1–0 (a.e.t.) France | European Championship 2016 | Final |
| 7 July 2016 | Germany 0–2 France | European Championship 2016 | Semi-final |
| 3 July 2016 | France 5–2 Iceland | European Championship 2016 | Quarter-final |
| 26 June 2016 | France 2–1 Rep. of Ireland | European Championship 2016 | Round of 16 |
| 19 June 2016 | Switzerland 0–0 France | European Championship 2016 | Group stage · Group A |
| 15 June 2016 | France 2–0 Albania | European Championship 2016 | Group stage · Group A |
| 10 June 2016 | France 2–1 Romania | European Championship 2016 | Group stage · Group A |
| 23 June 2012 | Spain 2–0 France | European Championship 2012 | Quarter-final |
| 19 June 2012 | Sweden 2–0 France | European Championship 2012 | Group stage · Group D |
| 15 June 2012 | Ukraine 0–2 France | European Championship 2012 | Group stage · Group D |
| 11 June 2012 | France 1–1 England | European Championship 2012 | Group stage · Group D |
| 17 June 2008 | France 0–2 Italy | European Championship 2008 | Group stage · Group C |
| 13 June 2008 | Netherlands 4–1 France | European Championship 2008 | Group stage · Group C |
| 9 June 2008 | Romania 0–0 France | European Championship 2008 | Group stage · Group C |
| 25 June 2004 | France 0–1 Greece | European Championship 2004 | Quarter-final |
| 21 June 2004 | Switzerland 1–3 France | European Championship 2004 | Group stage · Group B |
| 17 June 2004 | Croatia 2–2 France | European Championship 2004 | Group stage · Group B |
| 13 June 2004 | France 2–1 England | European Championship 2004 | Group stage · Group B |
| 2 July 2000 | France 2–1 (a.e.t.) Italy | European Championship 2000 | Final |
| 28 June 2000 | Portugal 1–2 (a.e.t.) France | European Championship 2000 | Semi-final |
| 25 June 2000 | France 2–1 Spain | European Championship 2000 | Quarter-final |
| 21 June 2000 | France 2–3 Netherlands | European Championship 2000 | Group stage · Group D |
| 16 June 2000 | Czech Republic 1–2 France | European Championship 2000 | Group stage · Group D |
| 11 June 2000 | France 3–0 Denmark | European Championship 2000 | Group stage · Group D |
| 26 June 1996 | France 0–0 (pens 5–6) Czech Republic | European Championship 1996 | Semi-final |
| 22 June 1996 | France 0–0 (pens 5–4) Netherlands | European Championship 1996 | Quarter-final |
| 18 June 1996 | France 3–1 Bulgaria | European Championship 1996 | Group stage · Group B |
| 15 June 1996 | France 1–1 Spain | European Championship 1996 | Group stage · Group B |
| 10 June 1996 | Romania 0–1 France | European Championship 1996 | Group stage · Group B |
| 17 June 1992 | France 1–2 Denmark | European Championship 1992 | Group stage · Group 1 |