France Coach Deschamps Reveals 26-Man World Cup Squad

Didier Deschamps, the current coach of the French national team, has announced a 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup. The squad features prominent players such as Kylian Mbappé from Real Madrid, who is expected to lead the team despite facing recent challenges due to a thigh injury.

Ousmane Dembélé, also from Paris Saint-Germain, is set to spearhead the French attack alongside Olivier Giroud, who has scored 57 goals for the national team. Notably, the squad includes seven players from the Premier League, such as William Saliba and N'Golo Kant.

However, there are some unexpected omissions, including Eduardo Camavinga from Real Madrid and Randal Kolo Muani from Tottenham. France will kick off their World Cup campaign against Senegal in New Jersey on June 16, 2026, followed by matches against Iraq on June 22 and Norway on June 26.