French Guiana at the CONCACAF Gold Cup

The CONCACAF Gold Cup is North America's major tournament in senior men's football and determines the continental champion(s).

In earlier editions, the continental championship was held in different countries, but since the inception of the Gold Cup in 1991, the United States are constant hosts or co-hosts.

In spite of a precedent case at the 2007 Gold Cup, when former French international Jocelyn Angloma represented Guadeloupe, Guiana was threatened to have their matches counted as forfeit if they were to field Malouda.

[5] Unsure of the legal situation, Guiana coach Jaïr Karam left Malouda benched in their first group match against Canada.

On July 14, the day of their final group match against Costa Rica, CONCACAF announced in a statement that Honduras had been awarded a 3–0 victory.

Striker Roy Contout scored French Guiana's first goal at a continental championship and played in all three matches.
Among Florent Malouda 's honours include a Champions League title , a Premier League Championship and playing in the 2006 FIFA World Cup final .