France’s national football team is gearing up for the 2026 World Cup, with head coach Didier Deschamps unveiling the final squad. The list, released today, features a mix of experienced players and promising talent.
Notably absent from the list is midfielder Eduardo Camavinga of Real Madrid, whose inconsistent season has led to his exclusion. The finalized squad includes three goalkeepers, eight defenders, five midfielders, and nine forwards.
The goalkeeper lineup consists of Mike Maignan, Brice Samba, and Robin Risser. Defenders include Lucas Digne, Malo Gusto, Lucas Hernandez, Theo Hernandez, Ibrahima Konaté, Jules Koundé, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, and Maxence Lacroix. The midfield features N’Golo Kanté, Manu Koné, Adrien Rabiot, Aurélien Tchouaméni, and Warren Zaïre-Emery. Forwards include Maghnés Akliouche, Bradley Barcola, Rayan Cherki, Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise, and Marcus Thuram.
In the tournament, France finds itself in Group I, set to compete against Norway, Senegal, and Iraq.