France 2026 FIFA World Cup Squad: Full 26-Man Roster, Key Players

France national football team head coach Didier Deschamps has officially named his 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026, and Les Bleus once again look ready to challenge for football’s biggest prize.

France head into the tournament as one of the favorites after assembling a squad filled with world-class stars, experienced leaders and some of Europe’s brightest young talents. The competition, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico, could also mark Didier Deschamps’ final major tournament in charge of the national team.

Led by captain Kylian Mbappé, France possess one of the strongest attacking units in world football, while their midfield and defensive depth make them one of the most complete squads at the tournament.

Goalkeepers

Mike Maignan,
Brice Samba,
Robin Risser

Defenders

Lucas Digne,
Malo Gusto,
Lucas Hernandez,
Theo Hernandez,
Ibrahima Konaté,
Jules Koundé,
William Saliba,
Dayot Upamecano,
Maxence Lacroix

Midfielders

N'Golo Kanté,
Manu Koné,
Adrien Rabiot,
Aurélien Tchouaméni,
Warren Zaïre-Emery

Forwards

Kylian Mbappé,
Ousmane Dembélé,
Marcus Thuram,
Michael Olise,
Bradley Barcola,
Rayan Cherki,
Désiré Doué,
Jean-Philippe Mateta,
Maghnes Akliouche

France Among Favorites to Win 2026 World Cup

France will begin their World Cup campaign against Senegal national football team on June 16 in New York.

With world-class quality in every area of the pitch, Les Bleus are widely viewed as one of the leading contenders to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Didier Deschamps has successfully blended experienced veterans with the next generation of French stars, creating a squad capable of making another deep run on the international stage.



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