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France to play Mexico and Denmark

The French Football Federation have organised games against Mexico and Denmark to help Les Bleus warm up for the World Cup. More

Zidane just worried about France

Real Madrid playmaker Zinedine Zidane says he couldn't care less about France's opponents at next summer's World Cup. More

France stay fifth in FIFA rankings

Raymond Domenech's France team remain fifth in this month's FIFA World Rankings, with Brazil again leading the way. More

Anelka lashes out at 'hypocrites'

Fenerbahçe striker Nicolas Anelka has denounced former critics who have begun singing his praises since his recall to the France side. More

Les Bleus line up friendlies

France will arrange three additional friendly matches to fine-tune their World Cup preparations. More

2006 World Cup - How France qualified
Group 4 table P W D L F A Pts
France 10 5 5 0 14 2 20
Switzerland 10 4 6 0 18 7 18
Israel 10 4 6 0 15 10 18
Rep Ireland 10 4 5 1 12 5 17
Cyprus 10 1 1 8 8 20 4
Faroe Islands 10 0 1 9 4 27 1
4/9/04 France 0-0 Israel
8/9/04 Faroe Islands 0-2 France
9/10/04 France 0-0 Rep Ireland
13/10/04 Cyprus 0-2 France
26/3/05 France 0-0 Switzerland
30/3/05 Israel 1-1 France
3/9/05 France 3-0 Faroe Islands
7/9/05 Rep Ireland 0-1 France
8/10/05 Switzerland 1-1 France
12/10/05 France 4-0 Cyprus
Records: <National coaches> <French goalscorers> <French caps>
Next game: Slovakia (h) 1/3/06. FIFA World Ranking: 5th. Honours: World Cup (1998). European Champions (1984, 2000).
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Analysis: Can France win it?
Les Bleus are going to the World Cup, but where do they lie on the scale between Angola and Brazil? Will they be partying like it's 1998 or skulking home after another 2002? More

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