A French football fan named Julien had a third star tattooed on his arm in December 2022, before France played Argentina in the World Cup final. The tattoo was meant to celebrate a potential victory, but France lost the match.
Julien told French media he got the tattoo as a show of faith and has no regrets. He said he will not remove it, even if France does not win the 2026 World Cup.
The 2026 World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. France has not yet qualified for the tournament. The tattoo remains a symbol of his optimism.
