France Home Shirt 1988/90

1988–1990 – France, managed by Henri Michel, competed in UEFA Euro 1988 and the 1990 World Cup qualifiers. At Euro 1988 in West Germany, France reached the group stage but were eliminated after draws and a loss to England and the USSR, showing technical skill but lacking consistency. In the 1990 World Cup qualifiers, the squad, featuring Michel Platini, Jean Tigana, and Luis Fernández, finished second in their group behind Yugoslavia, failing to qualify for the finals in Italy. The period highlighted France’s technical prowess and talent but exposed defensive vulnerabilities and the need for tactical refinement.