2010 Fifa World Cup Teams
France
France have featured in 12 World Cups so far and although always a force to be reckoned with they never really proved themselves until 1998 when they took the trophy on home soil and the last tournament where they were runners-up to Italy in a controversial final match.
Raymond Domenech remained as manager following the 2006 campaign and with 3 draws in the 2010 World Cup qualifying they were left in 2nd place behind Serbia and needed to go through a playoff with the Republic of Ireland. This match produced one of the most controversial moments of this World Cup so far as Thierry Henry clearly handled the ball to help William Gallas score a crucial goal in extra time to secure their place at this tournament.
For key players like Henry and Nicolas Anelka this could be their last World Cup but they have a strong squad behind them and could do well again.
Looking at Group A France will expect to finish top but only if they can forget the past and work together like they know they can. [Latest France Squad News]
Coach
Raymond Domenech
2010 World Cup
Group A playing
South Africa
Mexico
Uruguay
Previous World Cups
Appearances: 12 times
Winners: 1998
Finalists: 2006
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Latest France 2010 World Cup News
- Malouda: We need to hate defeat
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:54:00 GMT
<p>Florent Malouda says France's players must harness the "hatred of defeat" as they try to regroup after their shock defeat against Belarus in their UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying opener.</p> - The Week in Quotes
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:28:00 GMT
<p><strong>FIFA.com</strong> look?s at some this past week?s most interesting comments, including Zlatan Ibrahimovic on joining AC Milan, Cesare Prandelli on Antonio Cassano, David Villa on Lionel Messi and Sergio Batista on Spain.</p> - France stunned as forwards thrive
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:35:00 GMT
<p>Belarus won 1-0 in France as Portugal were held 4-4 by visiting Cyprus, while Italy's Antonio Cassano, Fernando Torres of Spain and England talisman Wayne Rooney inspired victories.</p> - France suffer shock defeat
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:18:00 GMT
<p>Laurent Blanc's first competitive match as France coach ended in a shock 1-0 defeat to Belarus, dealing an early blow to their UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying bid.</p> - Benzema to miss Belarus game
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:38:00 GMT
<p>An ankle injury has ruled Karim Benzema out of France's opening UEFA EURO 2012 qualifier against Belarus, though the striker is still hopeful of being fit to face Bosnia-Herzegovina.</p> - Football's hair-raising icons
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:12:00 GMT
<p>From outrageous hair styles through bushy beards to moustache-growing challenges, <strong>FIFA.com</strong> looks at some of the beautiful game's more memorable hairy stars.</p>
