France's national football team represents the country in the international men’s football tournaments. The French team is the reigning world champions. They won the 2018 World Cup in Russia, making it their second world cup title. One of the biggest football powerhouses in the world, France is the only team other than Brazil to have participated in every World Cup cycle since the first in 1930. France was also the first national team to win all the three major men’s titles recognized by the world football governing body FIFA — the World Cup, the Confederations Cup, and the Olympic tournament.
France and Norway will face off at 12:30 AM IST on June 27 to decide Group I toppers after both sealed Round of 32 berths, while Senegal and Iraq chase a third-place lifeline.
France beat Iraq 3-0 in the longest World Cup match ever, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice after a two-hour storm delay to help his side book a Round of 32 spot.
Lionel Messi's hattrick against Algeria takes him to 16 World Cup goals, equalling with Miroslav Klose's all-time record as Kylian Mbappe remains firmly in the race.
Fifa World Cup 2026 June 17 fixtures (IST): France vs Senegal (12:30 AM), Iraq vs Norway (3:30 AM), Argentina vs Algeria (6:30 AM), Austria vs Jordan (9:30 AM), Portugal vs DR Congo (10:30 PM).
France is a two-time champion seeking to reach its third straight World Cup final. Les Blues won in 1998 and 2018, then lost the 2022 final to Argentina on penalty kicks.
France held 2-2 by Iceland in Reykjavik as Mbappe's absence felt; Belgium, Germany register wins in 2026 World Cup qualifiers
The tournament kicks off in Munich on Thursday (India time) with hosts Germany facing Portugal, followed by title holders Spain meeting France in Stuttgart on Friday (India time)
UEFA Nations League quarterfinals HIGHLIGHTS: Ronaldo and Mbappe failed to score in the first leg. The second leg of QF will take place on March 24 at 1:15 AM (India time)
Mbappe was also absent from the previous France gathering because of a minor thigh injury. This time he is not injured, but struggling with form.
The captain was not included on Thursday in coach Didier Deschamps' list of players for Nations League matches against Israel and Italy
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Spain vs France video highlights: 16-year-old Lamine Yamal becoming the youngest-ever scorer at the continental tournament
The Spain vs France semifinal match will begin at 12:30 AM IST tonight. Check ESP vs FRA head-to-head, key match facts here
Check the full schedule and match timings (IST) of Semifinal matches in the Uefa European Championships (Euro Cup 2024) here
Sony LIV will livestream the Portugal vs France quarterfinal match in India at 12:30 AM IST tonight
Ronaldo burst into tears after having a penalty saved in extra time against Slovenia. Appearing in his record sixth European Championship, he has yet to score
Check the full schedule and match timings (IST) of Quarterfinal matches in Uefa European Championships (Euro Cup 2024) here
A heavyweight match between neighbours and teams ranked No. 2 (France) and No. 3 (Belgium) failed to live up to its billing, and the nature of the only goal proved to be fitting.
Sony Sports Network will live telecast the France vs Belgium match in India on Sony Ten 2 HD/SD with English commentary.
Sony Sports Network will telecast the Euro Cup 2024 Round of 16 matches in India. It's live streaming will be available on the Sony LIV app and website