Two-time champion France named its 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026, starting on June 11 in the USA, Mexico and Canada.
Didier Deschamps, who will step down from his role as the French head coach after this World Cup, has made no surprises with his picks.
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe will likely skipper the team which boasts the current Ballon d’Or holder Ousmane Dembele.
The squad boasts plenty of experience while also having past World Cup winners in Mbappe, Dembele, N’Golo Kante and Lucas Hernandez.
Antoine Griezmann, who retired from the national team after the Euro 2024, will not be reversing his decision to be part of the squad.
France is in Group I with Senegal, Iraq and Norway and will begin its campaign against Senegal on June 16.
FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 SQUAD FOR FRANCE
Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan, Robin Risser, Brice Samba
Defenders: Lucas Digne, Malo Gusto, Lucas Hernandez, Ibrahima Konaté, Jules Koundé, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Maxence Lacroix, Theo Hernandez
Midfielders: N’Golo Kanté, Manu Koné, Adrien Rabiot, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Warren Zaïre-Emery
Forwards: Bradley Barcola, Rayan Cherki, Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Marcus Thuram, Maghnes Akliouche
Published on May 15, 2026
