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

Kylian Mbappe and Ballon d'Or holder Ousmane Dembele will lead a star-studded France attack after Didier Deschamps announced his 26-man squad for this summer's World Cup.

Only Olivier Giroud (57) has scored more than Mbappe's 56 goals for France, with the Real Madrid forward expected to captain his country despite recent struggles with a thigh injury.

Full-back Lucas Hernandez and midfielder N'Golo Kante join Mbappe and Dembele as the only survivors from France's 2018 World Cup-winning group.

Deschamps, who has led France to back-to-back World Cup finals, has made a few surprise calls ahead of his final major tournament as head coach.

There is no place in the squad Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga or Tottenham's Randal Kolo Muani – both of whom were involved in 2022.

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.

2026 FIFA World Cup Squads: Full List of All 48 Teams Rosters

Group A Squads:  Mexico,  South Africa,  South Korea, Czechia.

Group B Squads:  Canada, Bosnia Herzegovina,  Qatar,  Switzerland.

Group C Squads:  Brazil,  Morocco, Haiti,  Scotland.

Group D Squads:  USMNT, Paraguay,  Australia, Turkey.

Group E Squads:  Germany,  Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador.

Group F Squads:  Netherlands, Japan, Sweden,  Tunisia.

Group G Squads:  Belgium.  Egypt.   Iran.  New Zealand.

Group H Squads:  Spain.   Cape Verde,  Saudi Arabia  Uruguay.

Group I Squads: France,   Senegal,   Iraq,  Norway.

Group J Squads:  Argentina.  Algeria.   Austria.   Jordan.

Group K Squads:  Portugal.  DR Congo.  Uzbekistan.  Colombia.

Group L Squads:   England.    Croatia.  Ghana  Panama.

France 26-men 2026 FIFA World Cup Squad, Full Players List




Goalkeepers

Mike Maignan (AC Milan), 

Robin Risser (Lens), 

Brice Samba (Rennes).

Defenders: 

Lucas Digne (Aston Villa), 

Malo Gusto (Chelsea), 

Lucas Hernandez (Paris St-Germain), 

Theo Hernandez (Al Hilal), 

Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), 

Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace), 

Jules Kounde (Barcelona), 

William Saliba (Arsenal), 

Dayot Upamenaco (Bayern Munich).

Midfielders: 

N'Golo Kante (Fenerbache), 

Manu Kone (Roma), 

Adrien Rabiot (AC Milan), 

Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), 

Warren Zaire-Emery (Paris St-Germain).

Forwards: 

Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco), 

Bradley Barcola (Paris St-Germain), 

Rayan Cherki (Man City), 

Ousmane Dembele (Paris St-Germain), 

Desire Doue (Paris St-Germain), 

Michael Olise (Bayern Munich), 

Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid), 

Jean-Phillipe Mateta (Crystal Palace), 

Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan). 

France 2026 World Cup fixtures, match schedule, dates, kick-off times (ET, CET), venues

France vs. DR Congo — Saturday, June 13, 2026 — 3:00 PM ET / 9:00 PM France Time — Vancouver Stadium (BC Place) — Vancouver, Canada

France vs. Uruguay — Friday, June 19, 2026 — 6:00 PM ET / 12:00 AM (June 20) France Time — Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium) — Houston, TX

Ecuador vs. France — Wednesday, June 24, 2026 — 9:00 PM ET / 3:00 AM (June 25) France Time — Miami Stadium (Hard Rock Stadium) — Miami Gardens, FL  

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.

Other Teams Squad 

Group A Squad  ::  Mexico Squad.  ::  South Africa Squad.  ::  South Korea Squad. ::  Czechia  Squad.

Group B Squad  ::  Canada Squad.  ::  Bosnia Herzegovina Squad.  :: Qatar Squad. ::  Switzerland Squad.

Group C Squad  ::  Brazil Squad.  ::  Morocco Squad. :: Haiti Squad.  ::   Scotland Squad.

Group D Squad  ::  USMNT Squad  ::  Paraguay Squad. :: Australia Squad.  ::  Turkey Squad.

Group E Squad  ::  Germany Squad.  ::  Curaçao Squad. :: Ivory Coast Squad.  ::  Ecuador  Squad.

Group F Squad  ::  Netherlands Squad  ::  Japan Squad. :: Sweden Squad.  ::  Tunisia Squad.

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