The France national football team is regularly criticized by some observers who believe that due to the number of African-origin players in its squad, it is not 'French enough'. This controversy is not new, as the national team has been the target of racist attacks since its inception. And recently, Éric Zemmour, the president of the far-right party Reconquête, estimated that the selection 'does not really represent all of France', but rather 'the suburbs and Arab-Muslim immigration'. The racist criticism against the Blues is not new. Historian François da Rocha Carneiro shows that the statements made by Éric Zemmour have had many precedents. The national team has always been cosmopolitan, with players from different regions of France and elsewhere. So, it is essential to understand the history of the France national football team to better appreciate the current issues. But it is also important to note that racist criticism is not only addressed to the France national football team, but also to other national teams. The France national football team must face these criticisms and continue to play for the country, despite the difficulties. And that's how players like Kylian Mbappé and Paul Pogba continue to wear the French colors with pride.