Paris – 05.06.2026: The French women’s national football team reaffirmed themselves on Friday evening with a convincing 2-0 away victory in Poland, strengthening their ambitions for direct qualification to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. In a hard-fought duel in Warsaw, the Bleues prevailed over the hosts thanks to disciplined defense and effective finishing of created chances. The goals were scored by Delphine Cascarino and Amel Majri, whose early strikes put pressure on the Polish team. Subsequently, the French controlled the game confidently, defending compactly and allowing few dangerous situations.
The victory was crucial as, at the same time, the Netherlands’ competitors suffered a defeat. In this way, France managed to reclaim the top of the standings in the qualifying group. With twelve points in five matches, the Bleues secure a significant advantage in the race for direct qualification to the World Cup. Coach Hervé Renard emphasized the importance of tactical discipline and speed in transitions, factors that favored the team during the match.
The Polish team, despite numerous efforts and some good opportunities, showed great commitment at home. However, the hosts struggled to convert chances due to a lack of precision in finishing. Furthermore, French goalkeeper Sarah Bouhaddi delivered a solid performance, preventing several clear goal opportunities. This match demonstrated that France is well positioned to compete against tough opponents.
At the end of the match, Renard praised the commitment and character of his team, emphasizing the need to maintain the current form until the end of the qualifiers. Given the tight schedule with short recovery times, good physical and mental preparation will be decisive.
Next Wednesday, in Marseille, the next qualifying match against Hungary is scheduled. On that occasion, the French team will want to defend the top of the standings and gather more important points to secure a direct spot at the World Cup. This challenge will also require great concentration and tactical cunning.
The 2027 Women’s World Cup represents a central goal for the team, which intends to bounce back after the disappointing results at the 2025 European Championship. Captain Wendie Renard and her teammates will put all their effort into strengthening their international role and meeting expectations. The performances shown so far in the qualifiers are a source of confidence.
Overall, the French national team demonstrated with the success in Poland that they can perform at a high tactical and competitive level. The coming weeks will be decisive to stay on course and secure the direct path to the 2027 World Cup.
Sources
- franceinfo