France enter the 2018 World Cup as a nation with plenty of hope. Les Bleus’ last outing at an international tournament saw them fall at the final hurdle, losing 1-0 to that famous Eder goal at Euro 2016 in Paris.
A crushing blow, but Didier Deschamps’ side showed throughout that summer they were capable of competing and beating the very best. The 2-0 win over bitter rivals Germany will be cherished for some time.
Two years on and there is genuine belief that France’s star-studded squad can lift the Jules Rimet trophy on Russian soil.
France: The most talented squad in the tournament
France: All you need to know about the most talented squad at the World Cup