Final France Squad Revealed for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Didier Deschamps, head coach of the French national team, has officially unveiled the final roster for the 2026 World Cup. The announcement aired live on TF1. Three high-profile players were omitted from the squad: goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, and Tottenham Hotspur forward Randal Kolo Muani. This decision has sparked discussion, as all three were considered strong candidates for the tournament in the United States.
France has been drawn into Group I, where they will face Senegal, Iraq, and Norway. Their opening match is scheduled for June 17 against Senegal at a venue in East Rutherford, USA. The squad features six Champions League finalists and eight players currently competing in Ligue 1, highlighting a blend of European elite experience and domestic talent.
France's Final 2026 World Cup Roster
The complete 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup is as follows:
- Goalkeepers:
- Mike Maignan (AC Milan)
- Brice Samba (Rennes)
- Robin Risser (Lens)
- Defenders:
- Lucas Digne (Aston Villa)
- Malo Gusto (Chelsea)
- Lucas Hernandez (Paris Saint-Germain)
- Theo Hernandez (Al-Hilal)
- Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool)
- Jules Kounde (Barcelona)
- William Saliba (Arsenal)
- Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich)
- Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace)
- Midfielders:
- N'Golo Kante (Fenerbahce)
- Manu Kone (Roma)
- Adrien Rabiot (AC Milan)
- Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid)
- Warren Zaire-Emery (Paris Saint-Germain)
- Forwards:
- Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco)
- Bradley Barcola (Paris Saint-Germain)
- Rayan Cherki (Manchester City)
- Ousmane Dembele (Paris Saint-Germain)
- Desire Doue (Paris Saint-Germain)
- Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
- Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)
- Michael Olise (Bayern Munich)
- Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan)
In other news, Dick Advocaat has returned as head coach of the Curacao national team. Additionally, Argentina has revealed a preliminary 55-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, notably excluding Roma forward Paulo Dybala from the list.
The announcement of France's final squad underscores the intense preparation for the World Cup, set to be hosted across the United States.
The absence of players like Camavinga and Kolo Muani could reshape the team's tactical strategy. France enters the tournament with high ambitions, and their opening clash against Senegal will serve as a critical early test of their strength on the global stage.
As the excitement builds for the upcoming tournament, other national teams are also finalizing their squads. For instance, Argentina has announced its roster without Paulo Dybala, raising questions about their strategy as they prepare to compete in the World Cup alongside France.