France's 2026 World Cup squad
Champions in 2018 and finalists in 2022, France arrive at the 2026 World Cup among the top favorites. Head coach Didier Deschamps named his 26-man squad, led by Kylian Mbappé. Here is the full roster.
The 26-man squad
Goalkeepers (3): Brice Samba, Mike Maignan, Robin Risser
Defenders (9): Malo Gusto, Lucas Digne, Dayot Upamecano, Jules Koundé, Ibrahima Konaté, William Saliba, Theo Hernández, Lucas Hernández, Maxence Lacroix
Midfielders (7): Manu Koné, Aurélien Tchouaméni, N'Golo Kanté, Adrien Rabiot, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Rayan Cherki, Maghnes Akliouche
Forwards (7): Ousmane Dembélé, Marcus Thuram, Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola, Désiré Doué, Jean-Philippe Mateta
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- Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid): captain, star and top scorer.
- Ousmane Dembélé (PSG): pace and goals.
- Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid): the midfield anchor.
A note: French consistency
France have reached the last two World Cup finals (champions in 2018, runners-up in 2022). Their blend of talent and depth keeps them as a permanent title contender.
Frequently asked questions
Who is France's head coach? Didier Deschamps.
How many World Cups have France won? Two: 1998 and 2018.
Who are the key players? Mbappé, Dembélé and Tchouaméni lead the team.
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