# French national teams international competition preparations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/french-national-teams-international-competition-preparations > Updated: 2026-08-27T03:59:18.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. French national sports teams are undergoing preparations for various international competitions scheduled for late 2026. In volleyball, the men’s national team is set to face Brazil in Paris on September 4 as a test ahead of the EuroVolley championship. Meanwhile, the French blind football (cecifoot) team began the Euro 2026 tournament in Strasbourg with a 4-1 victory over England, a match marked by a dispute regarding the captain’s eye patches. In handball, the women’s national team has announced a 20-player squad for Euro 2026 in Poland, including a friendly match against Sweden in September. In women’s football, the U20 national team is preparing for the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Poland; however, the squad has faced seven changes because clubs are not obligated to release players during non-FIFA international windows. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-27: French national teams begin preparations for Euro 2026 and U20 World Cup French national teams prepare for upcoming competitions: the women's handball squad targets Euro 2026, while the U20 women's football team faces squad changes ahead of the FIFA World Cup. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-national-teams-begin-preparations-for-euro-2026-and-u20-world-cup ### 2026-08-18: French national sports teams prepare for major international competitions France's men's volleyball team prepares for a major match against Brazil in Paris, while the cecifoot national team secures a 4-1 victory over England in the Euro 2026 tournament. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-national-sports-teams-prepare-for-major-international-competitions --- Cite as: French national teams international competition preparations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/french-national-teams-international-competition-preparations