France
Two-time World Cup finalists in the last two editions (winning 2018, runner-up 2022). France remain an elite tournament team with extraordinary individual talent.
Recent Form (Last 10)
Overall (Last 3 Years)
WC Qualifying
Home vs Away
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Top Scorer (Last 3 Years)
Strengths
Kylian Mbappé (17 goals) is the most dangerous attacker in the tournament. A 63.9% win rate with 2.22 goals per game. Exceptional tournament pedigree — always dangerous in knockout football.
Weaknesses
Occasional inconsistency, with 6 losses in 36 recent matches. The squad is transitioning as some 2018 winners age out. Can be vulnerable defensively against top-tier opponents.
Key Players
Kylian Mbappé, Antoine Griezmann, Aurélien Tchouaméni, William Saliba
Our Prediction
Will top Group I. A genuine title contender — expect at least a quarter-final showing.
Group I Opponents
France at the World Cup 2026: Mbappé and StatRank #6
StatRank™ rates France sixth. Mbappé lost the 2022 final despite a hat-trick. Does 9.00 represent value?