Just like in 1998 again! France repeats championship signal after a flawless group stage!

France confidently navigated the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, matching a feat that hadn’t been seen in nearly three decades. The team won all three of its group matches at a major tournament for the first time since the 1998 World Cup.

Details: It was back in 1998 that the French also made it through the group stage without dropping a single point, and then went on to win the entire tournament.

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At the 2026 World Cup, France once again looks like a side that not only wins, but does so with authority. The 4-1 victory over Norway was the perfect finale to the group stage and reaffirmed their status as one of the tournament’s top favorites.

The symbolism here is impossible to miss: the last time France started a World Cup campaign with such a streak, it ended with the title. Back then, the team reached the final and became world champions, and now fans are already drawing comparisons.

Now, the main question is simple: can this team retrace the steps of 1998 and turn another perfect start into a major trophy?

Reminder: Previously, we reported that Dembélé joins the list of French World Cup hat-trick heroes