France national football team

The France national football team (French: Équipe de France de football) represents France in men’s international football and is governed by the French Football Federation (FFF; Fédération française de football). France is a member of UEFA and FIFA, competing in both European and global competitions.

The team is colloquially known as Les Bleus (“The Blues”), reflecting their iconic blue kits. Its symbols include the French tricolour (blue, white, and red) and the Gallic rooster (coq gaulois), which appear prominently in the team’s crest and branding. Home matches are played at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, while training takes place at the renowned Centre National du Football in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines.

France is widely recognized for its technical skill, tactical innovation, and production of world-class players. The national team has a rich footballing history, combining a strong domestic league system with elite youth development programs to maintain its competitive presence on the international stage.