France national football team

Historical eventJuly 152018

France national football team

France win their second World Cup title, defeating Croatia 4–2.

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When
Sunday, July 15 20188 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2010s
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What happened

History Main article: History of the France national football team Early years (1900–1930s) France national team that played its first international v Belgium in 1904 The France national football team was created in 1904, around the time of FIFA's foundation. [ 1 ] The team competed in its first official international match on 1 May 1904 against Belgium in Brussels , ending in a 3–3 draw. [ 2 ] The following year, on 12 February 1905,

The France national football team represents France in men's international football. It is overseen by the French Football Federation, the governing body for football in France. It is a member of UEFA in Europe and FIFA in global competitions. The team's colours and imagery reference two national symbols: the Flag of France and Gallic rooster. The team is colloquially known as Les Bleus.

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