Sports play a vital role in French society, supported by excellent local facilities and national enthusiasm.
* **Football (Soccer):** The most popular sport. The national team (*Les Bleus*) has won multiple FIFA World Cups (1998, 2018). Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Olympique de Marseille are premier club teams. * **Rugby:** Highly popular in the south, with the Top 14 being one of the strongest domestic leagues in the world. * **Cycling:** The Tour de France, held every July, is the world's most famous and prestigious bicycle race. * **Tennis:** The French Open (Roland Garros) is one of the four annual Grand Slam tournaments, uniquely played on red clay. * **Olympics:** Paris has hosted the Summer Olympics in 1900, 1924, and 2024.
