France won two World Cups, separated by exactly 20 years.Â
The country claimed its first FIFA World Cup victory as the host nation. Twenty years on, Les Bleus took home their second World Cup with a win over Croatia.Â
In 2022, France fell short in the World Cup Final. Didier Deschamps’ side lost on penalty kicks to Argentina, ending its bid for consecutive World Cup wins.Â
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Since the 1958 FIFA World Cup, France has proved one of the most consistent countries to make deep runs.Â
The two-time winners added seven finishes of fourth or better in 12 World Cup appearances. In France’s last eight World Cup appearances, the team finished third or better five times.Â
Currently, France is projected to make a deep run in 2026. After reaching the semifinals at the 2024 Euros, France is listed as the third-shortest price to win the 2026 World Cup.Â
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