2018 FIFA World Cup: France
France was among the first few countries to qualify in the 1930 inaugural FIFA World Cup hosted by Uruguay. France holds the record of scoring the very first goal in World cup history which was scored by Lucien Laurent. In their first match, France defeated Mexico with a score of 4-1.
Caption: France squad in the 1930 World Cup
Picture credit: bp.blogspot.com
France hosted its first World Cup in the year 1938 and again hosted its second World cup in the year 1998. In contrast to France’s first hosting and not winning a title, the second hosting of World Cup led France to its first victory. In the 1998 finals, France defeated Brazil with a score of 3-0.
Caption: The French team after winning the 1998 World Cup
Picture credit: fifa.com
Before this grand win, France had held the title for becoming third in the 1958 World Cup, fourth in 1982 World Cup, and third in the 1986 World Cup. After its first win, France became the runner-up in the 2006 World Cup hosted by Germany.
As of 18 January 2018, France is in the 9th spot in the FIFA ranking. Including the qualification of 2018 FIFA World Cup, France has made a total appearance of 15 times. Coached by the current Coach/manager Didier Deschamps and Goalkeeper Coach Franck Raviot, the current French squad has 23 palyers.
Feel free to check out the description of French team that is given below:
|
Jersey number |
Position |
Player |
Date of birth |
Goals |
|
1 |
Alphonse Areola |
27 January 1993 |
0 |
|
|
16 |
Steve Mandanda |
28 March 1985 |
0 |
|
|
23 |
Benoit Costil |
3 July 1987 |
0 |
|
|
2 |
Christophe jallet |
31 October 1983 |
1 |
|
|
3 |
Lavin Kurzawa |
4 September 1992 |
1 |
|
|
4 |
Raphael Varane |
25 April 1993 |
2 |
|
|
5 |
Samuel umtiti |
14 November 1993 |
1 |
|
|
17 |
Lucas Digne |
20 July 1993 |
0 |
|
|
19 |
Benjamin Pavard |
28 March 1996 |
0 |
|
|
21 |
Laurent Koscienly |
10 September 1985 |
1 |
|
|
22 |
Presnel Kimpembe |
13 August 1995 |
0 |
|
|
6 |
Corentin Tolisso |
3 August 1994 |
0 |
|
|
14 |
Blaise Matuidi |
9 April 1987 |
9 |
|
|
15 |
Adrien Rabiot |
3 April 1995 |
0 |
|
|
18 |
Moussa Sissoko |
16 August 1989 |
2 |
|
|
24 |
Steven N’zonzi |
15 December 1988 |
0 |
|
|
7 |
Antoine Griezmann |
21 March 1991 |
19 |
|
|
8 |
Forward |
Nabil Fekir |
18 July 1993 |
1 |
|
10 |
Forward |
Alexander Lacazette |
28 May 1991 |
3 |
|
11 |
Forward |
Kingsley Coman |
13 June 1996 |
1 |
|
12 |
Forward |
Kylian Mbappe |
20 December 1998 |
1 |
|
13 |
Forward |
Florian Thauvin |
26 January 1993 |
0 |
|
20 |
Forward |
Anthony Martail |
5 December 1995 |
1 |
