World champions 2026
French ladies team
One team. One identity. One ambition. World champions of ladies Gaelic football at the GAA World Games in Waterford.
23 – 7Final score
17 July 2026Waterford, Ireland
First European teamMen’s or women’s
The triumph
Amateurs on top of the world
The French ladies Gaelic football team won the world title at the GAA World Games in Waterford, Ireland. After losing a semi-final to Canada three years earlier, they beat San Francisco 23–7 in the final.
The victory rewards the journey of an entirely amateur squad, made up of players from clubs across France and abroad: teachers, a wine technician, a vet, an administrator, employees and entrepreneurs, who train after their working day and pay for part of their own travel.
The world champions
The squad
Amandine D., a forward, was named player of the match in the final. Fanny Lezin was captain and Margaux Mansanarez vice-captain.
- GoalkeeperLaurie Dinier
- DefendersMaïté Loscheter, Annaïg Flaux, Fanny Lezin (capt.), Nuria Debruille
- MidfieldersLucie Marchandeau, Corentine Boulogne, Manon Gendrot, Margaux Mansanarez (vice-capt.), Manon Silva
- ForwardsSégolène Rivals, Amandine Dranguet, Tiphaine Léon, Léa Capelle
- Backroom teamClaire Bonnal and Estelle Roche (coaches), Timothé Cadeau (physiotherapist)
Words from the champions
Winning this world title with this team fills me with immense pride. Our greatest strength is our collective: a united, calm group, mentally strong in the key moments.
— Fanny L., defender and captain
In 2023 we lost the semi-final of the same competition after a flawless run. We were determined to come back better prepared this year and to stand on the top step of the podium. And we did it!
— Margaux M., midfielder and vice-captain
Want to play like them?
Ladies Gaelic football is played at clubs right across France.