Kylian Mbappe's France: A FIFA World Cup QUIZ game to find out how well you know 'Les Bleus'
Did you know France's 1982 semi-final against West Germany is often considered one of the greatest FIFA World Cup matches ever played? If you are a football buff, this quiz will definitely impress you!
While France boasts recent FIFA World Cup successes, their historical performance is characterized by significant early exits, notably being the first defending champions to be eliminated without scoring in 2002 due to Zidane's injury, and also the first reigning European champions to falter in the World Cup group stage after their Euro 1984 triumph. Furthermore, France endured a period of consistent absence from the tournament, failing to qualify for three consecutive World Cups in 1962, 1970, and 1974, making their current strong form and squad depth a welcome development for fans as they head to the Americas, with hopes of replicating their 2018 victory and potentially marking a final tournament for manager Didier Deschamps.
While France boasts recent FIFA World Cup successes, their historical performance is characterized by significant early exits, notably being the first defending champions to be eliminated without scoring in 2002 due to Zidane's injury, and also the first reigning European champions to falter in the World Cup group stage after their Euro 1984 triumph. Furthermore, France endured a period of consistent absence from the tournament, failing to qualify for three consecutive World Cups in 1962, 1970, and 1974, making their current strong form and squad depth a welcome development for fans as they head to the Americas, with hopes of replicating their 2018 victory and potentially marking a final tournament for manager Didier Deschamps.
While France boasts recent FIFA World Cup successes, their historical performance is characterized by significant early exits, notably being the first defending champions to be eliminated without scoring in 2002 due to Zidane's injury, and also the first reigning European champions to falter in the World Cup group stage after their Euro 1984 triumph. Furthermore, France endured a period of consistent absence from the tournament, failing to qualify for three consecutive World Cups in 1962, 1970, and 1974, making their current strong form and squad depth a welcome development for fans as they head to the Americas, with hopes of replicating their 2018 victory and potentially marking a final tournament for manager Didier Deschamps.
Despite their incredible record in recent editions, France's FIFA World Cup history remains a mixed bag. In 2002, they became the first defending champions to be eliminated without scoring a goal! Zinedine Zidane, the reigning Ballon d'Or winner, was injured for most of the group stage, which was among the reasons that led to the disaster.
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But this was nothing new for the French fans, as they had already witnessed the side becoming the first reigning European champions to fail in the World Cup group stage. After winning Euro 1984, they disappointed at Mexico 1986.
Hold your horses, for there is more. France missed three consecutive World Cups. They failed to qualify for 1962, 1970, and 1974. Thus, it is justified to say the fans of the Blues deserve all the good news about their form, squad depth, and endurance coming their way as the FIFA World Cup once again heads to the Americas.
As Kylian Mbappé's squad looks to recreate their 2018 glory and offer a final hurrah for Didier Deschamps, here is a quiz that pays homage to the rich football World Cup legacy of "Les Bleus". Do let us know in the comments section how many you got right!