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  • Wenger positive ahead of decisive period

    England

    Wenger positive ahead of decisive period

    Friday 10 February 2012

    Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has described his side's situation as "positive" as they prepare for three important fixtures, while the Frenchman has confirmed that Thierry Henry will not extend his temporary stay.

  • Mavuba: My priority is to help others

    France

    Mavuba: My priority is to help others

    Friday 10 February 2012

    Rio Mavuba chats to FIFA.com about Lille’s struggle to keep pace with Paris Saint-Germain, his role as skipper, refusal to give up on going to EURO 2012 and dream of emulating his father and playing in the FIFA World Cup.

  • L'Enfant Terrible haunts his hosts

    On This Day in 1999

    L'Enfant Terrible haunts his hosts

    Friday 10 February 2012

    Thirteen years ago to this day, France headed to Wembley hoping to beat England away for the very first time. Here is the story of what happened…

  • Gameiro still 'learning' at PSG

    France

    Gameiro still 'learning' at PSG

    Wednesday 8 February 2012

    Kevin Gameiro has said he is still adapting to life at Paris Saint-Germain, and while he believes his performances at Parc des Princes have been average, does not regret his move from Lorient.

  • France friendly tees up Estonia's European record

    Estonia

    France friendly tees up Estonia's European record

    Wednesday 8 February 2012

    Estonia are set to make history as the first ever team to have played all other fellow UEFA member nations after arranging a friendly with France, the only one of the 52 they had yet to face.

  • France announce Estonia friendly

    International Friendly

    France announce Estonia friendly

    Tuesday 7 February 2012

    France will face Estonia in their final warm-up match before taking on England in their first UEFA EURO 2012 Group D clash this summer.

HONOURS

FIFA World Cup™ victories
  • Winner (1998)
  • Runners-Up (2006)
  • Third (1958, 1986)
  • Fourth (1982)
FIFA World Cup™ appearances
13 (1930, 1934, 1938, 1954, 1958, 1966, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010)
Continental titles
  • Winner UEFA EURO (1984, 2000)
Best Results
  • Winner Olympic Football Tournament Final (1984), FIFA Confederations Cup (2001, 2003), FIFA U-17 World Cup Final (2001), FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Final (2005)
  • Third FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Final (2006)
  • Fourth Olympic Football Tournament Final (1920), FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Final (2007), FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Final (2008), FIFA Women's World Cup Final (2011), FIFA U-20 World Cup Final (2011)