The French team won their last match 3-0 against Iraq on June 22, 2026. The team continued their streak with a win against Norway, thanks to an unlikely exchange between Kylian Mbappé and referee Michael Oliver.

What happened ?

The exchange took place in the 87th minute of play, when Mbappé left the field to make way for Jean-Philippe Mateta. Before leaving, he handed his armband to the referee, who then gave it to Aurélien Tchouaméni.

Why is this important for France ?

This decision was made to avoid the French team being left with a numerical disadvantage. According to the new Fifa regulations, a replaced player must leave the field in less than ten seconds to allow their replacement to enter the game.

What comes next ?

France will face Turkey on September 25, 2026. Here are the team's recent results: | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-22 | Iraq | 3-0 |

The team's current form is 4 wins, 0 losses, and 1 loss in their last 5 matches. The French team is currently on a 3-game winning streak.