BBC NewsWorld Cup 2018: French optimism resurgentBBC NewsSport proves nothing. Everyone knows that. Winning the World Cup doesn't mean that France is poised for a surge of self-confidence, resulting in higher economic growth and contentedness for all. Nor does it mean that social divisions are suddenly healed.France Buoyant With Hope as Its Team Plays in World Cup FinalNew York TimesWorld Cup Win Gives French Something to Bask in, if Only for a DayBloombergParis fanzone fills with 90000 willing 'Les Bleus' to World Cup victoryReutersHeavy.com -NESN.com -STLtoday.com -U.S.