France fought until the end, but it wasn’t meant to be this time. Argentina won in the penalty shootout and lifted the FIFA World Cup trophy, which Les Bleus had held for four years due to their success in Russia 2018.
Qatar 2022 was still a memorable campaign forDidier Deschamps‘ men, as they made all the way to the final despite the injury crisis that struck the team before and during the tournament.
Kylian Mbappe, for instance, ended up winning the Golden Boot as he recorded eight goals in seven games—including a hat-trick in the grand final. Therefore, the team had a warm welcome in Paris despite the final result.
Fansgive warm welcome to French national team after 2022 World Cup
The streets of Paris were crowded on Monday night as the team returned from its World Cup participation in Qatar. According to BFMTV, nearly 50,000 people gathered at Place de la Concorde to recognize the French national team for its performance.
While this shows that France had a great campaign, it also reflects howconnectedthe French fans are with these players. This kind of gesturesuggests that Les Bleus will come back stronger, just like Mbappe said on social media.
Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, currently serving as the Managing Editor of World Soccer Talk while continuing in his role as Managing Editor of Bolavip. He began his journey with Bolavip in February 2021, making a name for himself through comprehensive coverage of multiple sports, including soccer, with a specialty in original content and real-time reporting of major events such as the World Cup and UEFA Champions League finals. In June 2024, Martin took on the role of Subeditor, where he excelled in overseeing the publication of stories, assisting staff writers, and ensuring content quality. His prior experience includes managing social media for CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and Spanish, as well as reporting on Brazilian soccer for Sambafoot. In May 2025, Martin became Managing Editor of Bolavip, where he leads the team, drives the website's growth, and oversees content focused on sports news, analysis, interviews, and exclusive coverage. In November 2026, he expanded his editorial responsibilities by joining World Soccer Talk as Managing Editor, bringing his extensive experience in sports journalism and editorial leadership to the role.
