France announce 2026 World Cup squad: Mbappe, Dembele and Kante included in Deschamps’ 26-man list

France head coach Didier Deschamps has announced the final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will take place in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The 26-man squad includes several of France’s biggest stars, with Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, N’Golo Kante, Mike Maignan, William Saliba, Aurelien Tchouameni and Adrien Rabiot all named in the team.

France will head into the tournament as one of the main contenders for the trophy. The national team will be making its 17th appearance at the World Cup and its eighth consecutive participation since 1998.

For Deschamps, this will be his fourth World Cup as France head coach. He previously led Les Bleus at the 2014, 2018 and 2022 tournaments.

France squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Goalkeepers

Brice Samba — Rennes
Mike Maignan — Milan
Robin Risser — Lens

Defenders

Malo Gusto — Chelsea
Lucas Digne — Aston Villa
Dayot Upamecano — Bayern Munich
William Saliba — Arsenal
Ibrahima Konate — Liverpool
Jules Kounde — Barcelona
Theo Hernandez — Al-Hilal
Lucas Hernandez — PSG
Maxence Lacroix — Crystal Palace

Midfielders

Warren Zaire-Emery — PSG
Aurelien Tchouameni — Real Madrid
N’Golo Kante — Fenerbahce
Adrien Rabiot — Milan
Rayan Cherki — Manchester City
Manu Kone — Roma

Forwards

Ousmane Dembele — PSG
Marcus Thuram — Inter
Kylian Mbappe — Real Madrid
Michael Olise — Bayern Munich
Jean-Philippe Mateta — Crystal Palace
Desire Doue — PSG
Maghnes Akliouche — Monaco
Bradley Barcola — PSG