Every Trophy France's National Football Team Has Ever Won

The French national football team stands as one of the most decorated sides in modern international football. Over the past four decades, Les Bleus transformed from regional contenders into an elite global football power, claiming major silverware across every top international competition.

France holds a total of eight major senior trophies. Their official collection features two FIFA World Cups, two UEFA European Championships, two FIFA Confederations Cups, one UEFA Nations League title, and one Artemio Franchi Cup (CONMEBOL UEFA Cup of Champions).

How many World Cups has France won?

France has won two FIFA World Cup titles in its football history.

Their first World Cup victory occurred in 1998 as tournament hosts, capped by a 3 0 victory over Brazil in the final at the Stade de France. Their second world title arrived twenty years later at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, where France defeated Croatia 4 2 in Moscow.

Beyond their two championships, France has finished as World Cup runners up twice. They fell to Italy on penalties in the 2006 final in Berlin following a 1 1 draw, and lost another penalty shootout to Argentina in the 2022 Qatar final after a dramatic 3 3 draw.

When did France win its first World Cup?

France won its maiden FIFA World Cup on July 12, 1998.

Playing before their home crowd in Saint Denis, France shut down defending champions Brazil 3 0 in the final. Midfielder Zinedine Zidane scored two first half header goals from corner kicks to put France in control, while Emmanuel Petit added a late third goal in stoppage time.

That victory marked France's breakthrough on the global stage. Captained by defensive midfielder Didier Deschamps, the 1998 squad established a modern standard of tactical resilience and defensive discipline for future generations of French footballers.

How did France win the 2018 World Cup?

France won the 2018 World Cup in Russia by deploying an explosive, clinical counter attacking system built around youthful speed and tactical control.

Head coach Didier Deschamps guided Les Bleus through an undefeated tournament run. After navigating the group stage, France defeated Argentina 4 3 in the Round of 16, topped Uruguay 2 0 in the quarterfinals, and edged Belgium 1 0 in the semifinals.

In the final on July 15, 2018, France defeated Croatia 4 2 at Luzhniki Stadium. A Mario Mandžukić own goal, an Antoine Griezmann penalty, and second half strikes from Paul Pogba and teenager Kylian Mbappé sealed France's second star.

How many European Championships has France won?

France has won the UEFA European Championship twice.

Their first Euro crown arrived at Euro 1984 on home soil, where captain Michel Platini delivered an unprecedented individual tournament performance. Platini scored nine goals in five matches, culminating in a 2 0 victory over Spain in the Paris final.

France earned its second European title at Euro 2000 in Belgium and the Netherlands. Facing Italy in the final in Rotterdam, Sylvain Wiltord scored a 94th minute equalizer before David Trezeguet struck a golden goal in extra time to secure a 2 1 victory. France also finished as Euro runners up in 2016, losing 1 0 in extra time to Portugal in Paris.

Has France ever won the UEFA Nations League?

Yes, France won the UEFA Nations League title in 2021.

On October 10, 2021, France defeated Spain 2 1 in the Nations League final at the San Siro in Milan, Italy. After Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring for Spain in the second half, Karim Benzema equalized with a curling effort before Kylian Mbappé scored the winning goal in the 80th minute.

With that victory, France became the first national team in history to win the FIFA World Cup, UEFA European Championship, FIFA Confederations Cup, and UEFA Nations League.

What was France's closest World Cup final loss?

France's closest World Cup final defeat occurred on December 18, 2022, against Argentina at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar.

After falling behind 2 0 in the first half, France mounted a late comeback behind a Kylian Mbappé double inside two minutes to force extra time. Lionel Messi put Argentina back ahead in extra time, but Mbappé completed a historic final hat trick from the penalty spot to level the score at 3 3.

Argentina ultimately prevailed 4 2 in the resulting penalty shootout, making it the second time France lost a World Cup final on spot kicks following their 2006 shootout defeat to Italy.

How does France's trophy count compare to other football powerhouses?

France's major international trophy tally puts them directly alongside world football's historical elites.

• Brazil: 5 FIFA World Cups, 9 Copa Américas, 4 FIFA Confederations Cups.

• Germany: 4 FIFA World Cups, 3 UEFA European Championships, 1 FIFA Confederations Cup.

• Italy: 4 FIFA World Cups, 2 UEFA European Championships.

• Argentina: 3 FIFA World Cups, 16 Copa Américas, 1 FIFA Confederations Cup.

• France: 2 FIFA World Cups, 2 UEFA European Championships, 2 FIFA Confederations Cups, 1 UEFA Nations League, 1 CONMEBOL UEFA Cup of Champions.

While South American sides hold higher continental title counts due to Copa América frequency, France's balanced collection of two World Cups, two Euros, and a Nations League makes them the most complete European national side in modern competition.

What would it take for France to add to this trophy history under Zidane?

Adding to France's trophy room under new head coach Zinedine Zidane requires navigating competitive UEFA Nations League fixtures before focusing on Euro 2028 qualification.

Zidane played an essential role as a player in two of France's major triumphs, scoring twice in the 1998 World Cup final and orchestrating the Euro 2000 title run. Now managing Les Bleus, Zidane aims to become one of the rare figures to deliver major international titles for France both on the pitch and from the touchline.

With captain Kylian Mbappé leading a deep squad, France remains positioned as a primary contender to claim future silverware.