FIFA World Cup 2026 France Squad: Full Team List, Mbappe Leads Les Bleus in Title Pursuit
A record 1,248 players will compete across the United States, Canada and Mexico in an expanded edition of the FIFA World Cup in 2026, where 48 teams will participate for the first time.
Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan will make their debut while established superstars like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will make their record sixth appearance in the showpiece competition for Argentina and Portuhal respectively.
Players from diverse backgrounds and cultures, representing hundreds of clubs across dozens of countries will be on the pitch from June 11 to July 19.
Argentina are the reigning champions while traditional heavyweights Brazil, France, Germany and Spain will look to regain the trophyin what promises to be the most expansive and competitive edition of the event in history.
France enter the FIFA World Cup 2026 as one of the tournament favorites, boasting a star-studded squad packed with world-class talent across every position. Led by captain Kylian Mbappe, Les Bleus will look to add another World Cup title to their illustrious history when the competition takes place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
With experienced leaders such as N’Golo Kante, Adrien Rabiot, and Mike Maignan alongside exciting young stars including Desire Doue, Warren Zaire-Emery, and Rayan Cherki, France possess the depth, quality, and balance needed to challenge for football’s biggest prize. As one of the strongest squads in the tournament, Les Bleus are expected to be among the leading contenders for the FIFA World Cup 2026 crown.
FIFA World Cup 2026 France Squad: Full Team List
Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Brice Samba (Rennes), Robin Risser (Lens)
Defenders: Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich), William Saliba (Arsenal), Lucas Digne (Aston Villa), Theo Hernandez (Al-Hilal), Lucas Hernandez (PSG), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), Jules Kounde (Barcelona), Malo Gusto (Chelsea), Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace)
Midfielders: N’Golo Kante (Fenerbahce), Adrien Rabiot (AC Milan), Manu Kone (Roma), Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), Warren Zaire-Emery (PSG)
Forwards: Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco), Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid), Ousmane Dembele (PSG), Michael Olise (Bayern Munich), Desire Doue (PSG), Bradley Barcola (PSG), Rayan Cherki (Manchester City), Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan), Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
