Yes but although I have never been to South America, I feel like the fans can contribute a lot to their teams' successes. I know that this didn't work out very well in 2014 against Germany, but still the crowds are amazing there. But I still think that even in three years from now France is probably still the dominating force in world soccer. It is unbelievable how many young outstanding talents are spread all over European soccer. England and Spain also have quite a few, but France is all set for several years to go.
France is the same team that failed to qualify for the 1990 and 1994 editions of the FIFA World Cup. Their recent success has a lot to do with the migrant origin players. France has a very large immigrant population (10-15 million) and that gives them a bigger advantage when compared to other European teams like Spain and Germany. Also, Ligue 1 has emerged as one of the top European leagues, partly due to huge amounts of money being spent by teams like Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique de Marseille, which has allowed them to recruit top players from all around the world.
France is one of the strongest teams in the world and they won the world cup two times in 1998 when Brazil had an amazing performance and in 2018 but the last time when they face Argentina they failed to win the game and even with a player like Mbappe who is one of the strongest players and young talent they failed.
This time in 2026 I guess France can have a better chance because of having more experience.
Not going to lie, the trajectory of France's football feats resembles a tumultuous joyride, doesn't it? They've scaled grand summits, courtesy of their triumphs in the World Cup sagas of '98 and 2018. Yet, they've also traversed rocky terrains, distinctly those subpar shows in '90 and '94. You hit the bullseye regarding their immigrant populace serving as a springboard. It's akin to a buffet of sheer aptitude!
Now, shifting gears to the Argentina face-off, it was a letdown, no? Even armed with Mbappe, who's essentially a gaming hack, they failed to seize victory. But that's the allure of the beautiful game, isn't it? Any team, any time, isn't it?
Here's the tea: the 2026 World Cup sets the stage for their redemption story. They've savored defeat and it's infused a sour note. Recall the Morocco standoff? France was as swift as a tranquilized tortoise! They were outmatched in possession and their supposed passing precision was a travesty of misplaced kicks. But errors lead to evolution, right? They're gearing up for a forceful comeback, more invigorated than ever.