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France went in every world cup.
France have organised the world cup twice: in 1938 and 1998.
Mathieu Debuchy had played 21 time for France before the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Patrice Evra had played 58 times for France before the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Raphaël Varane had played 6 times for France before the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Mamadou Sakho had played 19 times for France before the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Yohan Cabaye had played 30 times for France before the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Rémy Cabella had played 1 time for France before the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Mathieu Valbuena had played 34 times for France before the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Olivier Giroud had played 30 times for France before the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Karim Benzema had played 66 times for France before the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Rio Mavuba had played 12 times for France before the 2014 FIFA World Cup.