Didier Deschamps has named his 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, and as expected, it’s headlined by superstars Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé.Mbappé will lead the line and is likely to captain the team despite a recent thigh injury that kept him out of some club games.
The attacking options look very strong, with Ballon d’Or winner Dembélé joining him, alongside exciting talents like Désiré Doué, Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola, and young playmaker Rayan Cherki, who earns his first-ever World Cup call-up.
Only four players from France’s 2018 World Cup-winning squad remain: Mbappé, Dembélé, Lucas Hernandez, and veteran midfielder N’Golo Kanté.
Full France Squad:Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan, Robin Risser, Brice SambaDefenders: Lucas Digne, Malo Gusto, Lucas Hernandez, Theo Hernandez, Ibrahima Konaté, Maxence Lacroix, Jules Koundé, William Saliba, Dayot UpamecanoMidfielders: N’Golo Kanté, Manu Koné, Adrien Rabiot, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Warren Zaïre-EmeryForwards: Maghnes Akliouche, Bradley Barcola, Rayan Cherki, Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, Michael Olise, Kylian Mbappé, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Marcus ThuramDeschamps, who will step down after the tournament, will be hoping this blend of experience and youthful talent can deliver France’s third World Cup title.
