France are the only European nation to qualify from the group stage in each of the last seven major international tournaments.
France’s progression to the Euro 2024 knockout stages was confirmed on Monday, without Didier Deschamps’ side kicking a ball.
Les Bleus sit second in Group B – behind the Netherlands having scored a goal less – with four points from their opening two matches, ahead of facing Poland in Dortmund on Tuesday.
However, the two-time European champions will approach the game safe in the knowledge they are assured of a place in the last 16.
With Hungary and Croatia finishing third in Group A and Group B with three and two points respectively, even a defeat against Poland would see France advance as one of the four best third-placed teams.
Deschamps’ side are the only European nation to qualify from the group stage of all seven major international tournaments (World Cup and European Championship) since 2012.