France
At the World Cup: every game since 1930, men's and women's, with the weather at kick-off.
- 2Men's titles1998, 2018
- 17World Cups of 2381 games: 45 won, 14 drawn, 22 lost; 156 scored, 95 conceded.
- 4thBest women's finish2011
- 5Women's World Cups of 924 games: 13 won, 5 drawn, 6 lost; 44 scored, 24 conceded.
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World Cup
Men's Record
| Games | Won | Drawn | Lost | Won % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All World Cup games | 81 | 45 | 14 | 22 | 56% |
| Group games | 46 | 23 | 9 | 14 | 50% |
| Knockout games | 35 | 22 | 5 | 8 | 63% |
| Finals | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| At a World Cup they hosted | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 78% |
| At a World Cup they didn't host | 72 | 38 | 13 | 21 | 53% |
| Against UEFA teams | 42 | 22 | 7 | 13 | 52% |
| Against CONMEBOL teams | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 44% |
| Against CONCACAF teams | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 67% |
| Against CAF teams | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 67% |
| Against AFC teams | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 83% |
Men's Longest runs
- 6France won 6 World Cup games in a row, 16 Jun 2026 to 9 Jul 2026.
- 10France went 10 World Cup games unbeaten, 4 Dec 2022 to 9 Jul 2026.
- 2France drew 2 World Cup games in a row, 9 Jul 2006 to 11 Jun 2010.
- 3France lost 3 World Cup games in a row, 15 Jul 1930 to 27 May 1934.
- 2France have lost 2 World Cup games in a row since 14 Jul 2026, and counting.
- 5France went 5 World Cup games without a win, 31 May 2002 to 18 Jun 2006.
- 2France have gone 2 World Cup games without a win since 14 Jul 2026, and counting.
- 15France scored in 15 World Cup games in a row, 2 Jun 1978 to 21 Jun 1986.
- 5France scored three or more in 5 World Cup games in a row, 18 Dec 2022 to 30 Jun 2026.
- 3France kept a clean sheet in 3 World Cup games in a row, 30 Jun 2026 to 9 Jul 2026.
Show all 18 of France's longest runs
- 4France went 4 World Cup games without scoring, 31 May 2002 to 13 Jun 2006.
- 4France won 4 World Cup games in a row by two or more, 16 Jun 2026 to 30 Jun 2026.
- 3France won 3 World Cup games in a row by three or more, 22 Jun 2026 to 30 Jun 2026.
- 2France won 2 World Cup games in a row by a single goal, 16 Jun 2018 to 21 Jun 2018.
- 6France scored first in 6 World Cup games in a row, 16 Jun 2026 to 9 Jul 2026.
- 7France won 7 World Cup knockout games in a row, 30 Jun 2018 to 14 Dec 2022.
- 11France went 11 World Cup knockout games unbeaten, 30 Jun 2018 to 9 Jul 2026.
- 2France went 2 World Cup finals unbeaten, 2018 to 2022.
Each kind's longest, and any still going. Tap one to see every game in it.
Men's Runs that stand out
- 21France have gone 21 World Cup games unbeaten in Europe since 12 Jun 1998, and counting.
- 7France kept a clean sheet in 7 World Cup games in a row against CONMEBOL teams, 28 Jun 1998 to 21 Jun 2018.
- 4France scored three or more in 4 World Cup games in a row in the warm (25°C or more), 4 Dec 2022 to 30 Jun 2026.
- 5France have kept a clean sheet in 5 World Cup games in a row with an 8pm or later kick-off against CONMEBOL teams since 12 Jul 1998, and counting.
- 5France kept a clean sheet in 5 World Cup games in a row at a World Cup they didn't host against CONMEBOL teams, 6 Jun 2002 to 21 Jun 2018.
- 6France have won 6 World Cup games in a row in Europe against CONMEBOL teams since 28 Jun 1998, and counting.
- 6France won 6 World Cup games in a row, 30 Jun 2018 to 26 Nov 2022.
- 3France scored three or more in 3 World Cup knockout games in a row in the warm (25°C or more), 30 Jun 2018 to 30 Jun 2026.
Men's Every World Cup
| Year | Hosts | Went out | P | W | D | L | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Canada, Mexico, United States | Fourth | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 10 |
| 2022 | Qatar | Runners-up | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 8 |
| 2018 | Russia | Champions | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 6 |
| 2014 | Brazil | Quarter-finals | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 3 |
| 2010 | South Africa | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 2006 | Germany | Runners-up | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| 2002 | South Korea, Japan | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 1998 | France | Champions | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 2 |
| 1986 | Mexico | Third | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 6 |
| 1982 | Spain | Fourth | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 12 |
Show all 17 of France at every World Cup
P played, W won, D drawn (a shoot-out is a draw), L lost, GF scored, GA conceded.
Men's Biggest wins
- 4France 4-0 Saudi Arabia1998 World Cup, group stage, Group C, Stade de France, 18 Jun 1998.
- 4France 4-0 Northern Ireland1958 World Cup, quarter-final, Idrottsparken, 19 Jun 1958.
- 4France 7-3 Paraguay1958 World Cup, group stage, Group 2, Idrottsparken, 8 Jun 1958.
- 3France 3-0 Sweden2026 World Cup, round of 32, MetLife Stadium, 30 Jun 2026.
- 3France 4-1 Norway2026 World Cup, group stage, Group I, Gillette Stadium, 26 Jun 2026.
The number is the margin in goals.
Men's Heaviest defeats
- 3Brazil 5-2 France1958 World Cup, semi-final, Råsunda Stadium, 24 Jun 1958.
- 2England 6-4 France2026 World Cup, third-place play-off, Hard Rock Stadium, 18 Jul 2026.
- 2Spain 2-0 France2026 World Cup, semi-final, AT&T Stadium, 14 Jul 2026.
- 2Mexico 2-0 France2010 World Cup, group stage, Group A, Peter Mokaba Stadium, 17 Jun 2010.
- 2Denmark 2-0 France2002 World Cup, group stage, Group A, Incheon Munhak Stadium, 11 Jun 2002.
Men's Head to head
| Against | Games | Won | Drawn | Lost | Won % | Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20% | 1938 to 2006 |
| Argentina | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25% | 1930 to 2022 |
| Brazil | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% | 1958 to 2006 |
| Denmark | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% | 1998 to 2022 |
| England | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 25% | 1966 to 2026 |
| Germany | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25% | 1958 to 2014 |
| Mexico | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% | 1930 to 2010 |
| Uruguay | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 25% | 1966 to 2018 |
| Belgium | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100% | 1938 to 2018 |
| Paraguay | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100% | 1958 to 2026 |
Men's In the rain and the heat
| Games | Won | Drawn | Lost | Won % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the rain | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 60% |
| In dry weather | 63 | 37 | 13 | 13 | 59% |
| In a strong wind | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 67% |
| In the heat (30°C or more) | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 67% |
| In the warm (25°C or more) | 23 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 61% |
| In the cold (under 12°C) | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 50% |
From the 75 games with the weather at kick-off on record (from 1950).
Women's World Cup
Women's Record
| Games | Won | Drawn | Lost | Won % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Women's World Cup games | 24 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 54% |
| Group games | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 67% |
| Knockout games | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 33% |
| At a World Cup they hosted | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 80% |
| At a World Cup they didn't host | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 47% |
| Against UEFA teams | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 29% |
| Against CONMEBOL teams | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Against CONCACAF teams | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 50% |
| Against CAF teams | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| Against AFC teams | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75% |
Women's Longest runs
- 4France won 4 Women's World Cup games in a row, 7 Jun 2019 to 23 Jun 2019.
- 7France went 7 Women's World Cup games unbeaten, 17 Jun 2015 to 23 Jun 2019.
- 5France have gone 5 Women's World Cup games unbeaten since 23 Jul 2023, and counting.
- 2France lost 2 Women's World Cup games in a row, 13 Jul 2011 to 16 Jul 2011.
- 4France went 4 Women's World Cup games without a win, 5 Jul 2011 to 16 Jul 2011.
- 8France scored in 8 Women's World Cup games in a row, 17 Jun 2015 to 28 Jun 2019.
- 2France scored three or more in 2 Women's World Cup games in a row, 2 Aug 2023 to 8 Aug 2023.
- 2France have kept a clean sheet in 2 Women's World Cup games in a row since 8 Aug 2023, and counting.
- 2France won 2 Women's World Cup games in a row by two or more, 2 Aug 2023 to 8 Aug 2023.
- 2France won 2 Women's World Cup games in a row by three or more, 2 Aug 2023 to 8 Aug 2023.
Show all 14 of France's longest runs
- 3France won 3 Women's World Cup games in a row by a single goal, 12 Jun 2019 to 23 Jun 2019.
- 7France scored first in 7 Women's World Cup games in a row, 17 Jun 2015 to 23 Jun 2019.
- 3France went 3 Women's World Cup knockout games unbeaten, 21 Jun 2015 to 23 Jun 2019.
- 2France have gone 2 Women's World Cup knockout games unbeaten since 8 Aug 2023, and counting.
Each kind's longest, and any still going. Tap one to see every game in it.
Women's Runs that stand out
- 3France have drawn 3 Women's World Cup quarter-finals in a row at a World Cup they didn't host since 2011, and counting.
- 6France have won 6 Women's World Cup group games in a row in dry weather since 17 Jun 2015, and counting.
- 11France scored in 11 Women's World Cup games in a row in dry weather, 17 Jun 2015 to 8 Aug 2023.
- 3France won 3 Women's World Cup group games in a row by a single goal in dry weather, 12 Jun 2019 to 29 Jul 2023.
- 8France have gone 8 Women's World Cup games unbeaten at a World Cup they didn't host since 17 Jun 2015, and counting.
- 5France scored first in 5 Women's World Cup group games in a row in dry weather, 17 Jun 2015 to 29 Jul 2023.
- 11France have scored in 11 Women's World Cup games in a row in Europe since 26 Jun 2011, and counting.
- 4France won 4 Women's World Cup group games in a row, 17 Jun 2015 to 17 Jun 2019.
Women's Every Women's World Cup
| Year | Hosts | Went out | P | W | D | L | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Australia, New Zealand | Quarter-finals | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 4 |
| 2019 | France | Quarter-finals | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 |
| 2015 | Canada | Quarter-finals | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 3 |
| 2011 | Germany | Fourth | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 10 |
| 2003 | United States | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
P played, W won, D drawn (a shoot-out is a draw), L lost, GF scored, GA conceded.
Women's Biggest wins
- 5France 5-0 Mexico2015 Women's World Cup, group stage, Group F, TD Place Stadium, 17 Jun 2015.
- 4France 4-0 Morocco2023 Women's World Cup, round of 16, Hindmarsh Stadium, 8 Aug 2023.
- 4France 4-0 South Korea2019 Women's World Cup, group stage, Group A, Parc des Princes, 7 Jun 2019.
- 4France 4-0 Canada2011 Women's World Cup, group stage, Group A, Ruhrstadion, 30 Jun 2011.
- 3France 6-3 Panama2023 Women's World Cup, group stage, Group F, Sydney Football Stadium, 2 Aug 2023.
The number is the margin in goals.
Women's Heaviest defeats
- 2Colombia 2-0 France2015 Women's World Cup, group stage, Group F, Moncton Stadium, 13 Jun 2015.
- 2United States 3-1 France2011 Women's World Cup, semi-final, Borussia-Park, 13 Jul 2011.
- 2Germany 4-2 France2011 Women's World Cup, group stage, Group A, Borussia-Park, 5 Jul 2011.
- 2Norway 2-0 France2003 Women's World Cup, group stage, Group B, Lincoln Financial Field, 20 Sep 2003.
- 1United States 2-1 France2019 Women's World Cup, quarter-final, Parc des Princes, 28 Jun 2019.
Women's Head to head
| Against | Games | Won | Drawn | Lost | Won % | Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 67% | 2003 to 2023 |
| South Korea | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100% | 2003 to 2019 |
| England | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50% | 2011 to 2015 |
| Germany | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 2011 to 2015 |
| Nigeria | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100% | 2011 to 2019 |
| Norway | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50% | 2003 to 2019 |
| United States | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% | 2011 to 2019 |
| Australia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0% | 2023 |
| Canada | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100% | 2011 |
| Colombia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% | 2015 |
Women's In the rain and the heat
| Games | Won | Drawn | Lost | Won % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In dry weather | 22 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 55% |
| In the warm (25°C or more) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0% |
From the 24 games with the weather at kick-off on record (from 1950).