France 2026 World Cup Stats
2018 winners and 2022 runners-up France arrive in North America as one of the standout World Cup betting favourites. Head coach Didier Deschamps has a squad that blends elite footballing experience with one of the deepest pools of emerging talent in the world.
Les Bleus have reached multiple major finals in recent cycles and continue to set the standard for consistency at international level. With Deschamps in the dugout for one last tournament, France remain tactically adaptable, capable of controlling games or striking ruthlessly in transition depending on the opposition.
Kylian Mbappe remains the defining figure of the team and one of the most decisive players in world football. His pace, finishing and cunning make him central to France’s ambitions. Aurelien Tchouameni anchors the midfield with composure and physical presence, while William Saliba has emerged as a key defensive leader. In attack, PSG starlet Desire Doue represents the next wave of French talent, offering creativity and flair in the final third.
In terms of qualification, France breezed through with just one blemish along the way. Once again, underlining their dominance across qualifying cycles. Expectations are always high, but this group is built for another deep run. With world-class quality in every department, the semi-finals are the absolute minimum that is required. Interestingly, our France World Cup preview is backing Les Bleus to trip in the last four.
France Stats Summary
- France World Cup fixtures: Senegal on June 16 at the MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey (8pm), Iraq on June 22 at the Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (10pm) and Norway on June 26 at the Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts (8pm).
- France qualifying record: 1st in Group D, UEFA qualification
- France captain: Kylian Mbappe
- France World Cup odds: 9/2
- France to reach the final: 5/2
- France star player: Kylian Mbappe
- France player to watch: Desire Doue
- France World Cup best finish: Winners in 1998 and 2018
- France World Cup appearances: 17 (including 2026)
- France World Cup matches played: 73
- France World Cup matches won: 39
- France World Cup matches drawn: 14
- France World Cup matches lost: 20
- France World Cup goals scored: 136
- France World Cup matches conceded: 85
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