10,000 France supporters are anticipated in Qatar.

Around 10,000 France supporters are anticipated to go to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, according to L’Équipe. The French interior ministry acknowledged this, and 300 defense and security personnel would be there to guarantee the safety of France-specific fan zones.

The Athletic reports that Qatari officials anticipate 4,000 England fans as well as up to 3,000 Wales supporters, making the Les Bleus delegation to Qatar larger than both England and Wales combined. This is despite demands for a boycott of the competition.

Former players in France, including Eric Cantona, political figures, and local officials have recently called for a boycott of the World Cup being held in the small Gulf emirate, which has received criticism for its record on human rights, particularly for migrant workers, as well as the environment. However, their calls have not been very successful. In a show of defiance, several French towns have chosen not to broadcast World Cup matches on massive screens.