New Delhi, June 8 -- France arrives at FIFA World Cup 2026 as the world's number one-ranked side. Didier Deschamps leads arguably the most talented and balanced French squad ever assembled. They are chasing history on multiple fronts.

No coach has ever won two World Cups. No team since Brazil has reached three consecutive World Cup finals. France are attempting both simultaneously.

France have been one of world football's most consistent powers for nearly three decades. They won their first World Cup on home soil in 1998 under Deschamps as captain. They lifted the trophy again in Russia in 2018 with Deschamps as coach.

They reached the final in Qatar 2022, losing a dramatic contest to Argentina. France have reached the World Cup final ...