In 1958, the French finished third with great players like Just Fontaine, who set the record of goals scored in a final phase of the World Cup with 13 goals. France also finished third in 1986 and fourth in 1982. Les Bleus won the World Cup on home soil against Brazil in 1998 (3-0) and finished second in 2006.

Strengths
France have a great team…on paper. Their players ply their trade for the biggest clubs of the world (Real Madrid, Chelsea, Arsenal, OL, Barcelona), so the squad has potential to win the World Cup. France have a great attacking team with Anelka, Ribery, Henry, Benzema, and Gourcuff.

Star Men
Thierry Henry (Barcelona)
Franck Ribery (Bayern Munich)
Nicolas Anelka (Chelsea)
L.Diarrá (Real Madrid)
Evra (Manchester United)