France France at the 2026 World Cup – Squad, Stats, Fixtures & History

    FIFA Ranking3th
    ConfederationUEFA
    ManagerDidier Deschamps
    CaptainKylian Mbappé
    NicknameLes Bleus
    World Cup Titles2 (1998, 2018)
    World Cup Appearances17
    Best FinishChampions (1998, 2018)
    2022 World CupRunners-up — lost to Argentina on pens
    2026 GroupGroup I (France, Senegal, Norway, Iraq)
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    France Official Squad — World Cup 2026

    26 players · Announced May 14, 2026 by Didier Deschamps

    This is the official 26-man roster submitted by Didier Deschamps for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

    Goalkeepers

    PlayerClubAgeCapsGoals
    Mike MaignanAC Milan0270
    Brice SambaRennes080
    Robin RisserRC Lens2200

    Defenders

    PlayerClubAgeCapsGoals
    Malo GustoChelsea060
    Theo HernandezAl-Hilal0425
    Dayot UpamecanoBayern Munich0370
    Jules KoundéBarcelona0382
    Ibrahima KonatéLiverpool0270
    William SalibaArsenal0300
    Lucas DigneAston Villa0551
    Lucas HernandezParis Saint-Germain0401
    Maxence LacroixCrystal Palace040

    Midfielders

    PlayerClubAgeCapsGoals
    Aurélien TchouaméniReal Madrid0422
    Adrien RabiotAC Milan0526
    N'Golo KantéFenerbahçe0562
    Manu KonéAS Roma0120
    Warren Zaïre-EmeryParis Saint-Germain0141

    Forwards

    PlayerClubAgeCapsGoals
    Kylian Mbappé(C)Real Madrid09256
    Ousmane DembéléParis Saint-Germain0608
    Marcus ThuramInter Milan0266
    Bradley BarcolaParis Saint-Germain0142
    Michael OliseBayern Munich0145
    Rayan CherkiManchester City061
    Désiré DouéParis Saint-Germain091
    Maghnes AklioucheAS Monaco030
    Jean-Philippe MatetaCrystal Palace040

    Notable absentees

    This is Didier Deschamps's FINAL World Cup as France manager — he won't renew his contract beyond 2026, ending a 14-year tenure during which he won the World Cup as captain in 1998 and as head coach in 2018. Kylian Mbappé captains his third World Cup just ONE goal behind Olivier Giroud's all-time France scoring record (56 vs 57). 2025 Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembélé was handed the iconic #7 shirt as a statement. France are world #1 and tournament favourites. Group I with Senegal, Iraq, Norway — opens vs Senegal on June 16 at NY/NJ Stadium, a fixture loaded with history (Senegal beat France 1-0 in the 2002 World Cup opener, one of the biggest upsets in tournament history).

    PlayerClubReason
    Eduardo CamavingaReal MadridBiggest surprise omission — 2022 World Cup squad member left out despite strong Champions League pedigree
    Hugo EkitikeLiverpoolRuled out with a long-term Achilles injury
    Randal Kolo MuaniTottenham (loan)Left out after a dismal loan season
    Lucas ChevalierParis Saint-GermainSurprise goalkeeper omission — uncapped Lens keeper Robin Risser preferred
    Antoine GriezmannAtlético MadridRetired from international football after Qatar 2022 — end of an era
    Olivier GiroudLilleRetired from international football; his all-time France scoring record (57) is one goal from being broken by Mbappé
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