France head coach Didier Deschamps has officially unveiled the 26-man squad that will represent the nation at the highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup. The former world champions enter the tournament as one of the heavy favorites, presenting a roster that balances veteran leadership with a surge of emerging talent.
The Full 26-Man Roster
France’s selection features elite players from Europe’s top leagues and the Middle East, ready to reclaim the global prize.
Goalkeepers:
- Mike Maignan (Milan)
- Robin Risser (Lens)
- Brice Samba (Rennes)
Defenders:
- Lucas Digne (Aston Villa)
- Malo Gusto (Chelsea)
- L. Hernandez (PSG)
- T. Hernandez (Al-Hilal)
- Ibrahima Konaté (Liverpool)
- Jules Koundé (Barcelona)
- Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace)
- William Saliba (Arsenal)
- Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich)
Midfielders:
- N’Golo Kanté (Fenerbahçe)
- Manu Koné (Roma)
- Adrien Rabiot (Milan)
- Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid)
- Warren Zaïre-Emery (PSG)
Forwards:
- Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco)
- Bradley Barcola (PSG)
- Rayan Cherki (Manchester City)
- Ousmane Dembélé (PSG)
- Désiré Doué (PSG)
- Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
- Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid)
- Michael Olise (Bayern Munich)
- Marcus Thuram (Inter)
Global Preparation
The announcement comes as several other footballing giants, including Argentina and Sweden, have also confirmed their squads. With the final selections now in place, fans across the globe are preparing for what promises to be a thrilling pursuit of football’s biggest trophy.
Source: Africa Publicity
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