Departing Deschamps looks to win second title with side led by superstar forwards Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele.
Previous World Cup appearances: 16
Best performance: Winners (1998, 2018)
First appearance: 1930 (Uruguay)
Top goal scorer: Just Fontaine (13)
Most appearances: Hugo Lloris (20)
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