Final answer:
France last won the FIFA World Cup in 2018, defeating Croatia in the final with a score of 4-2, marking their second victory after their first win in 1998.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student asked when France last won the World Cup. France's most recent victory in the FIFA World Cup was in 2018. Hosting the tournament in Russia, France secured the championship title after a thrilling tournament.
The final saw France defeat Croatia with a score of 4-2, leading to their second World Cup win, the first being in 1998 when they hosted the tournament themselves. This victory was celebrated throughout France, with millions of jubilant fans filling the streets in support of their national team.
Didier Deschamps, the French team's manager and former World Cup champion himself (as a player in 1998), led the team to this remarkable triumph. The win underscored France's prowess in soccer and re-established them as one of the leading soccer nations in the world.