Still wounded from their 2006 final defeat, France returned to the World Cup determined to go one step further. Under Raymond Domenech, they were ready to write the next chapter.
| Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
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3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 7 |
| 2 |
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3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 |
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3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 4 |
| 4 |
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3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 1 |
France's campaign never truly ignited, and a group stage exit brought an early end to their World Cup hopes. Goals proved hard to come by, with just 1 in 3 matches, and their lack of firepower ultimately told.
France endured a difficult group stage, unable to advance despite moments of resistance. Their campaign featured a 0-0 draw with Uruguay, a 0-2 defeat against Mexico, and a narrow 1-2 loss to South Africa. France's tournament ended at the first round, a campaign that never truly got going.
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Winless throughout failed to score in 2 of 3 matches.
Florent Malouda led France's attack with 1 goal at the 2010 World Cup.
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Gourcuff sent off vs South Africa Toulalan booked twice.
The tactical mind behind France's 2010 campaign. At the helm since the 2006 World Cup 10 World Cup matches managed in total.
Raymond Domenech opted for an attacking style, but his team struggled with set pieces and conceded several goals. The French squad's depth issues were also exposed as they relied heavily on individual brilliance from players like Florent Malouda.
