The French national team is preparing to face Paraguay this Saturday, July 4th, in Philadelphia. Laurent Blanc, 1998 World Cup winner, shares his thoughts on his golden goal against Paraguay 28 years ago.

What happened?

Laurent Blanc's goal in 1998 propelled France to the quarterfinals of the World Cup. Today, the French team faces the same opponent at the same stage of the competition.

Why does it matter for France?

Laurent Blanc believes in France's chances of going all the way in this World Cup. He praises Michael Olise and analyzes the dangers that await Didier Deschamps' team.

What comes next?

France won their last match 3-0 against Iraq on June 22, 2026. Here is their recent form: | Date | Result | | --- | --- | | 2026-06-22 | France 3-0 Iraq | France is on a three-game winning streak. Their next match will be against Turkey on September 25, 2026.