The French national team has played seven games in 2026 and has only kept a clean sheet once, against Iraq (3-0, on June 22).

What's happening?

France is pushing forward to adapt to its talent pool, at the risk of conceding more chances. The statistics confirm this, with an average of 0.95 xG conceded per game since the start of the World Cup.

The causes of the problem

With four offensive players lined up in their 4-2-3-1, the team is exposed and each line must work better before facing direct elimination matches. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-22 | Iraq | 3-0 |

The solutions

Didier Deschamps will not hesitate to switch to a 4-3-3 if he feels his team needs an extra midfielder to hurt a more formidable opponent. France is on a three-game winning streak, with a record of 4W-0D-1L in their last five games. Next fixture: vs Türkiye (away, 2026-09-25).