France have appeared at 16 FIFA World Cups, winning the trophy 2 times (1998, 2018). Their best finish is champions. Tournament-by-tournament results below.

Year	Host	Result
2022	Qatar	Runners-up
2018	Russia	Champions
2014	Brazil	Quarter-finals
2010	South Africa	Group stage
2006	Germany	Runners-up
2002	South Korea / Japan	Group stage
1998	France	Champions
1986	Mexico	Semi-finals
1982	Spain	Semi-finals
1978	Argentina	Group stage
1966	England	Group stage
1958	Sweden	Semi-finals
1954	Switzerland	Group stage
1938	France	Quarter-finals
1934	Italy	Group stage
1930	Uruguay	Group stage

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