The France national football team has officially announced its squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026, featuring a blend of experienced stars and exciting young talents as Les Bleus prepare for another major international campaign.
Led by captain Kylian Mbappe, the squad includes several top performers from Europe’s elite clubs, with Didier Deschamps relying on a balanced mix of defensive solidity, midfield creativity, and attacking firepower.
France Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026
Goalkeepers
Brice Samba
Mike Maignan
Robin Risser
Defenders
Malo Gusto
Maxence Lacroix
Jules Kounde
Lucas Digne
Ibrahima Konate
William Saliba
Dayot Upamecano
Lucas Hernandez
Theo Hernandez
Midfielders
Rayan Cherki
Aurelien Tchouameni
Adrien Rabiot
N’Golo Kante
Maghnes Akliouche
Manu Kone
Warren Zaire-Emery
Forwards
Ousmane Dembele
Bradley Barcola
Jean-Philippe Mateta
Marcus Thuram
Desire Doue
Kylian Mbappe
Michael Olise
France enters the tournament as one of the favorites, with a squad packed with pace, technical quality, and tournament experience. Fans will particularly look forward to the attacking trio of Mbappe, Dembele, and Olise, while the defense led by Saliba and Konate adds strength at the back.
The inclusion of young stars like Warren Zaire-Emery, Desire Doue, and Rayan Cherki also signals France’s continued focus on building for the future while maintaining world-class competitiveness.
