Almost ready

Probably in an ok position going into this World Cup.

Most of the squad is healthy and their motivation should be high, the older ‘98 generation led by Zidane will want to finish their World Cup careers with a good run and the younger players like Ribery have a great chance to make name for themselves.

Looking at their possible route to the final I still think they can top group G and go into a second round game against the runner-up in group H, probably Spain or Ukraine, both beatable.
That would give France a quarterfinal with a team from group’s E and F, not easy but not impossible.

Checking out the latest odds the bookies, the people that really know, are still offering 12-1 for France to win the World Cup while making them heavy favourites to win their group.
Where the bookmakers think they’ll go out is the first knockout round.

It could all depend on how rigid Domenech is with his selections and style of play.