France to 2026 World Cup: Deschamps' final dance with a hungry Mbappé seeking revenge

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France prepares for the 2026 World Cup with Mbappé hungry for revenge after the Qatar failure
Dembélé wins the Ballon d'Or and joins a squad with Kanté returning and Camavinga absent
This will be Deschamps' last squad as coach of the French national team

When Didier Deschamps announced this would be his final tournament in charge of France, the weight of the news nearly overshadowed the squad announcement itself. Fourteen years. One World Cup won (2018), one final lost (2022) and the reputation of Les Bleus' most successful manager ever. On May 14th he presented his 26 chosen ones.

🌟 Kylian Mbappé arrives hungry for revenge. Turbulent season at Madrid, knocked out of the Champions League, but with 56 international goals — one short of Giroud's all-time record. The World Cup is his perfect stage.

🎯 Dembélé, 2025 Ballon d'Or winner, has never scored in a World Cup despite playing in 2018 and 2022. This is his chance. Alongside him: Olise, Doué, Cherki, Barcola. Four phantoms for any defence.

❌ The big absence: Eduardo Camavinga. Deschamps explained: difficult season, fewer minutes and injuries. Also out are Griezmann and Giroud, who've called time on their international careers.

🔙 N'Golo Kanté returns to the World Cup. Absent from Qatar 2022 due to injury, the Fenerbahçe midfielder comes back at 34 to anchor the midfield.

📋 Full Squad · Manager: Didier Deschamps

🧤 Goalkeepers

Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Robin Risser (Lens), Brice Samba (Rennes)

🛡️ Defenders

Jules Koundé (Barcelona), Malo Gusto (Chelsea), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern), Ibrahima Konaté (Liverpool), Lucas Hernández (PSG), Théo Hernández (Al Hilal), Lucas Digne (Aston Villa), Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace)

⚙️ Midfielders

Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid), Adrien Rabiot (AC Milan), N'Golo Kanté (Fenerbahçe), Warren Zaïre-Emery (PSG), Manu Koné (Roma)

⚽ Forwards

Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid), Ousmane Dembélé (PSG), Marcus Thuram (Inter), Michael Olise (Bayern), Désiré Doué (PSG), Bradley Barcola (PSG), Rayan Cherki (Man. City), Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace), Maghnes Akliouche (Mónaco)

🏆 Group I

⚽ Opponents: Senegal, Iraq and Norway

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Frequently asked questions

Who is France's manager for the 2026 World Cup?

Didier Deschamps is France's manager for the 2026 World Cup.

Which group is France in for the 2026 World Cup?

France is in Group I of the 2026 World Cup, alongside Senegal, Iraq and Norway.

How many players does France call up for the 2026 World Cup?

France names a squad of 26 players for the 2026 World Cup, according to the FIFA format established for the tournament.

Where does France play its matches at the 2026 World Cup?

The 2026 World Cup is held in the United States, Canada and Mexico. France plays in Group I against Senegal, Iraq and Norway.

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