France is throwing governmental weight behind its biggest esports moment yet. The Esports Foundation and France's Ministère des Sports, de la Jeunesse et de la Vie associative — the country's Ministry of Sport, Youth and Community Life — have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to show their backing of the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris, while building a long-term framework for esports development across the country, as shared by The Esports Foundation.