France Wins First World Cup

Date: July 12, 1998 • Location: Paris, France

France defeated the defending champions Brazil 3–0 to win their first FIFA World Cup title.

The France national football team represents France in men's international football. It is overseen by the French Football Federation, the governing body for football in France. It is a member of UEFA in Europe and FIFA in global competitions. The team's colours and imagery reference two national symbols: the Flag of France and Gallic rooster. The team is colloquially known as Les Bleus. They play home matches at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis and train at the INF in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines.