France have officially confirmed their squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, and once again, Didier Deschamps has plenty of quality to work with. Les Bleus are heading into the tournament with a squad full of experienced names, exciting young talent, and players who are already performing at the highest level for their clubs.
After reaching the latter stages of major tournaments consistently over the last decade, expectations around France remain extremely high. With stars like Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele leading the attack, they will believe they have another real shot at winning the World Cup.
France Full FIFA World Cup 2026
Take a look at the full squad revealed by France ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026:
Goalkeepers
- Mike Maignan
- Robin Risser
- Brice Samba
Defenders
- Lucas Digne
- Malo Gusto
- Lucas Hernandez
- Theo Hernandez
- Ibrahima Konate
- Jules Kounde
- Maxence Lacroix
- William Saliba
- Dayot Upamecano
Midfielders
- N’Golo Kante
- Manu Kone
- Adrien Rabiot
- Aurelien Tchouameni
- Warren Zaire-Emery
Strikers
- Maghnes Akliouche
- Bradley Barcola
- Rayan Cherki
- Ousmane Dembele
- Desire Doue
- Jean-Philippe Mateta
- Kylian Mbappe
- Michael Olise
- Marcus Thuram
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What stands out most about this France squad is the balance. There is experience in key areas, but there is also a lot of fresh energy coming from younger players who have impressed throughout the season. Defensively, Saliba and Konate have become one of the strongest center back pairings in international football, while Theo Hernandez continues to be one of the most dangerous attacking full backs in the game.
In midfield, France still rely on the experience of Kante and Rabiot, but players like Tchouameni and Zaïre-Emery give the team athleticism and composure on the ball. Up front, the depth is probably unmatched. Mbappe remains the main superstar, Dembele arrives in strong form, and talents like Cherki, Barcola, and Olise can change games instantly.
France have everything needed to make another deep run at the FIFA World Cup, and with this squad, anything less than a serious title challenge would probably be seen as a disappointment.
