At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, French cross-country skiers experienced significant disappointment as all competitors were eliminated in the quarterfinals of the sprint events. Expectations were high for the French team, particularly for Jules Chappaz, who had registered the third-best qualifying time. However, despite a strong showing in the qualifiers, he and the other French athletes were unable to advance to the semifinals in the sprint competition held in Val di Fiemme.

The French delegation had hoped for a strong performance in cross-country skiing, having invested considerable effort into training and preparation leading up to these Games. Unfortunately, their aspirations were dashed as Chappaz's performance, while promising, ultimately fell short when he could not capitalize on his qualifying success. Fellow French athletes, including Lucas Chanavat, Richard Jouve, and Théo Schely, all also faced the same fate, failing to progress from their respective quarterfinal heats.

On the women's side, the two leading French skiers, Melissa Gal and Julie Pierrel, also succumbed to elimination in the quarterfinals. The overall result has led to a sense of disappointment within the French team and among their supporters, as this outcome underscored the intense competition present at the Games. As they head into the remaining events of the Olympics, questions may arise regarding the team's future performance and strategies to improve their standings in the upcoming competitions.