Won in 1998 (hosts) and 2018, and were runners-up in 2022. Kylian Mbappé leads a new golden generation.
Champions: 1998, 2018
Runners-up: 2022
| Year | Host | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1930 | Uruguay | Group Stage |
| 1934 | Italy | 1st Round |
| 1938 | France | Quarter-finals |
| 1950 | Brazil | Did not qualify |
| 1954 | Switzerland | Group Stage |
| 1958 | Sweden | 3rd Place |
| 1962 | Chile | Did not qualify |
| 1966 | England | Group Stage |
| 1970 | Mexico | Did not qualify |
| 1974 | West Germany | Did not qualify |
| 1978 | Argentina | Group Stage |
| 1982 | Spain | 4th Place |
| 1986 | Mexico | 3rd Place |
| 1990 | Italy | Did not qualify |
| 1994 | USA | Did not qualify |
| 1998 | France | Champion |
| 2002 | Japan/Korea | Group Stage |
| 2006 | Germany | Runner-up |
| 2010 | South Africa | Group Stage |
| 2014 | Brazil | Quarter-finals |
| 2018 | Russia | Champion |
| 2022 | Qatar | Runner-up |
Source: Wikipedia / FIFA official records (as of 2022 World Cup). "Did not qualify" includes withdrawal, suspension, and failure to qualify.