France
Manager Scout Report
4-2-3-1
Preferred formation
58'
Avg. first substitution
4
Avg. substitutions / game
6
Matches analysed
The tactical read
France typically set up in 4-2-3-1 and make their first change around minute 58 - roughly 4 substitutions per game. Expect the first-sub window around then, earlier if they're chasing the game.
Over the last 6 matches, the same shape held up in 5 of them. The quickest hook came at 30' at home to Spain; the longest wait stretched to 75' at home to Sweden.
They've won more than they've lost across these 6 matches (4-0-2) - a manager riding momentum tends to stick with what's working, so don't expect wholesale changes to the plan.