France's football players are expected to greet fans in Paris on Monday after their defeat to Argentina in an extraordinary World Cup final that has sparked widespread pride in the team.
Didier Deschamps said he would wait before deciding whether to remain as coach of France in the wake of their World Cup final defeat, but the future prospects remain bright for a side brimming with young talent and led by Kylian Mbappe.
Argentina overcame France on penalties after a riveting World Cup final ended 3-3.
France captain Hugo Lloris believes the "adrenaline and excitement" of a World Cup final will ensure all his team-mates are fit to play, despite illness affecting several members of the squad.
SABC Sport previews the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 Final between France and Argentina, which will be broadcast live on SABC Sport Channels, SABC Radio Stations and sabcsport.com
France are following strict medical rules to prevent a sickness bug spreading through their squad ahead of Sunday's mouth-watering World Cup final with Argentina.