France has revealed their final roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and they definitely look like one of the better sides. Didier Deschamps missed out last time by just a whisker and that was coined as one of the greatest world cup finals in the history of the game. There have been a couple of new additions to the squad and they have definitely tightened up on their attacking players.
Robin Risser received his first senior national team call-up and he is the only player in the squad who hasn’t played for the France international team. Maxence Lacroix, Maghnes Akliouche, Rayan Cherki, Désiré Doué and Michael Olise will be making their debut in the tournament.
In the 2022 FIFA World Cup, France had a historic run into the Finals and their World Cup dreams were ended by Argentina. They did a fabulous job to get past the group stage to begin with as they broke the common World Cup curse, of the defending champions not being able to qualify for the knockouts.
In the Finals, Argentina were leading by 2 goals and that’s when Kylian Mbappe resurrected the hopes of the Frenchmen. He was claimed to be an awesome force of nature by the experts and he has already cemented his spot as a World Cup legend.
France Squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan, Brice Samba, Robin Risser
Defenders: Lucas Digne, Jules Kounde, Theo Hernandez, Lucas Hernandez, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Ibrahima Konate, Malo Gusto, Maxence Lacroix
Midfielders: N'Golo Kante, Adrien Rabiot, Aurelien Tchouameni, Manu Kone, Warren Zaire-Emery
Forwards: Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Marcus Thuram, Bradley Barcola, Michael Olise, Maghnes Akliouche, Desire Doue, Rayan Cherki, Jean-Philippe Mateta
As the French look forward to another strong finish in the global sporting spectacle, their biggest strength would be their attacking options and the bench options for the same as well. This is an unreal squad with some serious talent and Didier Deschamps will have some tactical calls to make. All of the players have been brilliant in European club football with some Champions League winners in the squad as well and they are undoubtedly one of the favourites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
