France football team – Interesting and Fun Facts

The current coach is French Didier Deschamps, who has been running the team since 2012 (data from June 1, 2018).

France is a European team that has played official matches since 1904.

The French Football Federation was founded in 1919.

France football team interesting facts

1. The first match was played by France on May 1, 1904. They drew 3-3 with Belgium.

2. Defender Lilian Thuram played the most games for the French national team (142). He played in the years 1994-2008.

3. Thierry Henry scored the most goals (in 123 matches he scored 51 goals). He played in 1997–2010.

4. France in 1998 became the World Champion, beating Brazil 3-0 in the final. In 2006 she took 2nd place, and in 1958 and 1986 – 3rd place.

5. The youngest debutant was Maurice Gastiger. On February 8, 1914, he entered the field at the age of 17, 4 months and 5 days.

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6. The oldest player was Larbi Ben Barek. On October 16, 1954, he played a match at the age of 40 and 4 months.

7. France made her debut at the World Cup in 1930. She didn’t leave the group.

8. France has been playing in the European Championship since 1960. In 1984 and 2000 she won, in 2016 she took 2nd place, and in 1996 – 3rd place.

9. France played only twice in the Confederation Cup – in 2001 and 2003. Interestingly, she won twice.

10. In 1984, the French national football team won the Olympic gold medal.

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11. The tallest player is midfielder Steven Nzonzi – 196 cm (data from June 1, 2018).

12. The lowest player is midfielder N’Golo Kanté – 168 cm (data from June 1, 2018)

13. The most expensive player is Kylian Mbappé. Its market value is EUR 120 million (data from June 1, 2018).

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14. France is ranked 7th in the FIFA ranking (data as of June 7, 2018).

15. The highest place in the FIFA – 1 ranking (2001, 2002).

16. The lowest position in the FIFA ranking – 27 (2010).

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17. The National Stadium of France is the Stade de France in Paris (capacity 81,000).

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18. Of the 23 players selected for the World Cup in Russia, 9 play in the French league.

19. The technical sponsor of the French national team is Nike.

20. The youngest competitor appointed to the World Cup in Russia 2018 is Kylian Mbappé, 19 years old (data from June 10, 2018).

21. The oldest competitor appointed to the World Cup in Russia 2018 is Steve Mandanda, 33 years old (data from June 10, 2018).

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22. The French national team is based at the 2018 World Cup in Kostrovo, near Moscow.

23. The average height of 23 players in France is 183 cm.

24. France played the most games with the national team of Belgium – 58 (20 wins, 15 draws and 23 defeats). Data as of June 13, 2018.

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25. The youngest goalscorer of the World Cup was the Frenchman Kilian Mapa. In the game against Peru, he defeated the goalkeeper at 19 years and 183 days.

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France football team questions and answers

What are the players of France called?

Na piłkarzy Francji mówi się: “Les Bleus” (“Niebiescy”) i “Tricolores” (“Trójkolorowi”).

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What was the biggest jackpot in French history?

On September 6, 1995, France defeated Azerbaijan 10 to 0.

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What was the biggest loss in French history?

On October 22, 1908, France lost 17 to 1 to Denmark.

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What is the total value of the French players going to the World Cup in Russia?

The total estimated value of the 23-person team appointed for the 2018 World Cup is 1,080,000,000 euros.

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Who were the most famous footballers who coached France?

In 1988-1992, Michel Platini was the French coach, and in 2010-2012 – Laurent Blanc.

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How many times has France played with Poland?

France has played 16 games with the Polish national team (8 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses).

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What are the chances of bookmakers to win the 2018 World Cup?

The odds for France to win are 7.50. For comparison, Poland is 67.00.

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What is the average age of the players going to the 2018 World Cup?

The average age of players going to the 2018 World Cup is 26.

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