Sport · Saturday, August 29, 2026
France celebrates a century of basketball ahead of 2026 World Cup
The Blues mark their centennial with an encyclopedia tracing a hundred years of history, while preparing for the 2026 World Cup.
By Editorial team
The French men's basketball team honors 100 years of existence, since their first official match in April 1926. An encyclopedia signed by Julien Guérineau, content manager at the FFBB, traces this epic year after year. The Blues, currently mobilized for 2027 World Cup qualifications, combine celebration of the past with future stakes on the world stage.