France World Cup Squad 2026: Full 26-Player Roster
The France World Cup Squad 2026 is one of the deepest at the tournament, and Les Bleus keep proving it on the pitch. Didier Deschamps named his 26 man roster on May 14, 2026, with Kylian Mbappé captaining the side at his third World Cup.
France won all three Group I games, beat Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 32, edged Paraguay 1-0 in the Round of 16, and now face Morocco in the quarterfinals on July 9.
France arrived ranked third in the world with a squad averaging 26.6 years, built around seven Premier League players and five from Paris Saint-Germain. Deschamps left out Eduardo Camavinga despite his Real Madrid pedigree, while Hugo Ekitike missed selection through a long term Achilles injury.
This is also Deschamps’ final tournament, as he will not extend his 14 year contract beyond 2026.
France World Cup Squad 2026: Full 26 Player Roster
| Position | Player | Club | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Mike Maignan | AC Milan | 30 |
| GK | Brice Samba | Rennes | 32 |
| GK | Robin Risser | Lens | 21 |
| DF | Lucas Digne | Aston Villa | 32 |
| DF | Malo Gusto | Chelsea | 23 |
| DF | Lucas Hernandez | Paris Saint-Germain | 30 |
| DF | Theo Hernandez | Al-Hilal | 28 |
| DF | Ibrahima Konaté | Liverpool | 27 |
| DF | Jules Koundé | Barcelona | 27 |
| DF | Maxence Lacroix | Crystal Palace | 26 |
| DF | William Saliba | Arsenal | 25 |
| DF | Dayot Upamecano | Bayern Munich | 27 |
| MF | N’Golo Kanté | Fenerbahçe | 35 |
| MF | Manu Koné | AS Roma | 25 |
| MF | Adrien Rabiot | AC Milan | 31 |
| MF | Aurélien Tchouaméni | Real Madrid | 26 |
| MF | Warren Zaïre-Emery | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 |
| FW | Maghnes Akliouche | Monaco | 24 |
| FW | Bradley Barcola | Paris Saint-Germain | 23 |
| FW | Rayan Cherki | Manchester City | 22 |
| FW | Ousmane Dembélé | Paris Saint-Germain | 29 |
| FW | Désiré Doué | Paris Saint-Germain | 21 |
| FW | Jean-Philippe Mateta | Crystal Palace | 28 |
| FW | Kylian Mbappé (C) | Real Madrid | 27 |
| FW | Michael Olise | Bayern Munich | 24 |
| FW | Marcus Thuram | Inter Milan | 28 |
(C) = captain. Ages as of June 11, 2026. Squad confirmed May 14, 2026.
For all 48 team announcement dates, see our World Cup 2026 squads tracker.
Squad Quick Stats
- Average age: 26.6 years
- Captain: Kylian Mbappé (third World Cup)
- Talisman: Kylian Mbappé, France’s all time top scorer with seven goals at this World Cup
- Premier League players: 7 (Saliba, Konaté, Gusto, Digne, Lacroix, Mateta, Cherki)
- PSG players: 5 (Dembélé, Barcola, Doué, Zaïre-Emery, L. Hernandez)
- Youngest: Warren Zaïre-Emery (20) | Oldest: N’Golo Kanté (35)
France World Cup Squad 2026 Schedule and Results
France were the standout team of Group I, winning all three matches, scoring 10 goals and conceding two. Mbappé opened with a brace against Senegal, a win over Iraq followed with two more Mbappé goals, and France closed the group by beating Norway, a game in which Ousmane Dembélé struck a first half hat trick, the first at a World Cup since 1994.
In the knockouts, France brushed Sweden aside 3-0 in the Round of 32, then edged Paraguay 1-0 in the Round of 16. Mbappé settled a bruising, high heat contest from the penalty spot for his seventh goal of the tournament.
Les Bleus now face Morocco in the quarterfinals on July 9, a rematch of the 2022 semifinal. Kickoff times below are listed in Eastern Time (ET) and Central European Summer Time (CEST).
| Date | Round | Opponent | Venue | Kickoff (ET) | Kickoff (CEST) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 June 2026 | Group I | Senegal | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM | France 3, Senegal 1 |
| 22 June 2026 | Group I | Iraq | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM | France 3, Iraq 0 |
| 26 June 2026 | Group I | Norway | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM | France 4, Norway 1 |
| 30 June 2026 | Round of 32 | Sweden | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM | France 3, Sweden 0 |
| 4 July 2026 | Round of 16 | Paraguay | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM | France 1, Paraguay 0 |
| 9 July 2026 | Quarterfinal | Morocco | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | 4:00 PM | 10:00 PM | To be played |
Morocco arrive on the back of a 3-0 win over Canada and will be chasing revenge for their 2022 semifinal defeat to France. Win at Boston Stadium and Deschamps’ side reach the semifinals.
Check the full World Cup 2026 schedule for every knockout fixture and kickoff time.
Key Players to Watch
Kylian Mbappé (C), Real Madrid. The 27 year old captain is the most dangerous forward at the finals. He has seven goals at the 2026 World Cup, which takes his career World Cup tally to 19, one behind Lionel Messi’s all time record of 20 and just behind the Argentine in the Golden Boot race. He also holds the record for most World Cup knockout stage goals.
Ousmane Dembélé, Paris Saint-Germain. The 2025 Ballon d’Or winner arrived at his peak and proved it with a stunning first half hat trick against Norway. His pace and directness from the right flank force opponents into deep, reactive defending, and Deschamps handed him the iconic number 7 shirt.
William Saliba, Arsenal. At 25, Saliba is among the best centre backs in Europe. He reads danger early and starts attacks with clean distribution. France’s defensive structure depends on him, and Les Bleus kept back to back clean sheets against Sweden and Paraguay in the knockouts.
Aurélien Tchouaméni, Real Madrid. France’s midfield anchor wins the ball, covers ground and recycles possession quickly. His physicality and passing range give the forwards the freedom to attack with protection behind them.
How France Qualified for World Cup 2026
France qualified through UEFA European Qualifiers Group D, alongside Azerbaijan, Iceland and Ukraine. They finished top with five wins, one draw and no defeats, scoring 16 goals and conceding four across a campaign that ran from September to November 2025.
The only dropped points came in a 2-2 draw in Reykjavík against Iceland on October 13. France sealed their place on November 13 with a 4-0 win over Ukraine at the Parc des Princes, then closed the group with a 3-1 win in Baku.
Head Coach: Didier Deschamps
Didier Deschamps has managed France since July 2012 and is one of only three men to win the World Cup as both player and coach, lifting it as captain in 1998 and as manager in 2018.
France reached a second straight final in 2022 before losing to Argentina on penalties. He will not extend his contract beyond 2026, making this the final chapter of a 14 year tenure.
His preferred system is a 4-3-3 that can shift into a 4-2-3-1 against stronger opponents. Deschamps prioritises defensive solidity and midfield control, trusting his forwards to do the damage once France win possession.
Group I Final Standings
France topped Group I with a perfect nine points. Norway joined them in the knockouts as runners up, and Senegal also advanced as one of the eight best third placed teams. Iraq finished bottom and were eliminated.
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 9 |
| 2 | Norway | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| 3 | Senegal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
| 4 | Iraq | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
FAQ About France World Cup Squad 2026
Who do France play in the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals?
France face Morocco at Boston Stadium in Foxborough on July 9, 2026, kicking off at 4:00 PM ET. It is a rematch of the 2022 World Cup semifinal, and the winner reaches the last four.
How did France reach the quarterfinals?
France won all three Group I games, beat Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 32, then edged Paraguay 1-0 in the Round of 16 through a Kylian Mbappé penalty.
How many goals has Mbappé scored at the 2026 World Cup?
Kylian Mbappé has seven goals at the 2026 World Cup. That takes his career World Cup tally to 19, one behind Lionel Messi’s all time record, and he holds the record for most knockout stage goals.
Who is France’s captain at the 2026 World Cup?
Kylian Mbappé captains France at his third World Cup. He took the armband in March 2023 after Hugo Lloris retired from international football.
What is France’s nickname?
France are known as Les Bleus, meaning The Blues, after their traditional dark navy home kit.
France World Cup 2026 Hopes
On the evidence of five wins from five, the France World Cup Squad 2026 looks like one of the two or three teams capable of winning the tournament outright.
The goalkeeping is strong, the defence has tightened with back to back knockout clean sheets, and a forward line led by Mbappé and Dembélé can win games on its own. Squad fitness in extreme heat is the main question over a long knockout run.
Deschamps deserves to leave on his own terms, and this roster gives him the tools to chase a third star, the one prize he has not yet added to the shirt. Get past Morocco and Les Bleus will fancy their chances against anyone left in North America.
