Latest Ranking

  • FIVB world ranking: #13
  • Ranking points: 222.91
  • Ranking update: 01 May 2026 - 03:46 pm UTC
  • Confederation: European Volleyball Confederation

Head Coach

Cesar Hernandez Gonzalez

Core Players

  • Helena Cazaute - featured core player; profile focus: first-contact pressure, transition scoring and leadership moments.
  • Lucille Gicquel - featured core player; profile focus: wing-side scoring, serve pressure and late-set point production.
  • Amandha Sylves - featured core player; profile focus: tempo control, block-defense connection and middle-lane pressure.
  • Nina Stojiljkovic - featured core player; profile focus: reception stability, transition coverage and rotation balance.

History And Honors

  • Paris 2024 host Olympic appearance
  • European Golden League success
  • Rising European Championship profile

Tactical Profile

France is building a faster, more connected team around Cazaute’s all-around value and Gicquel’s opposite scoring. The tactical aim is to stabilize first contact and lengthen rallies.

High Moment

Playing the Paris 2024 Olympics at home was a visibility leap for the French women’s program.

France Women's National Volleyball Team match and podium photo 1

France Women's National Volleyball Team match and podium photo 2

France Women's National Volleyball Team match and podium photo 3

Editorial Notes

This profile is a first-pass research draft for the current top-20 ranking set. Coach and roster information should be rechecked before major tournament publishing windows because national-team call-ups and staff appointments can change quickly.