See the full list of France national team players, fixtures, stats, and news for 2026 below.
Didier Deschamps has named France’s 2026 World Cup squad, featuring stars like Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, William Saliba, and N’Golo Kanté. At SportPesa Blog, we provide all France team player details, fixtures, results, stats, standings, and form.
France currently tops the rankings for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With two titles (1998, 2018), the squad is recognized for its disciplined 4-2-3-1 setup and potent attack. The team is determined to rebound after its penalty-shootout defeat to Argentina in the previous final. Opta rates France at 10% to win. France faces Senegal, Iraq, and Norway in Group I. Will they advance? Follow SportPesa for news, stats, injury alerts, goals, live scores, fixtures, and standings for France’s national team.
France squad profile overview
| Profile item | France national football team details |
| Team name | France national football team |
| Nickname | Les Bleus / Les Tricolores |
| Governing body | Fédération Française de Football / French Football Federation |
| Confederation | UEFA |
| Current head coach | Didier Deschamps |
| Captain | Kylian Mbappé |
| Current FIFA ranking | 3rd, based on FIFA’s ranking update of 11 June 2026 |
| Highest FIFA ranking | 1st |
| 2026 World Cup group | Group I |
| Group opponents | Senegal, Iraq, and Norway |
| World Cup appearances | 17, including the 2026 tournament |
| Best World Cup finish | Winners in 1998 and 2018 |
| 2022 World Cup finish | Runners-up |
| Most capped France player | Hugo Lloris — 145 caps |
| All-time top scorer | Olivier Giroud — 57 goals |
| Current leading active scorer | Kylian Mbappé — 56 goals |
| World Cup record scorer for France | Just Fontaine — 13 goals at the 1958 World Cup |
| Key star | Kylian Mbappé |
| Main squad strength | Elite attacking depth, strong defensive options, and tournament experience |
| Squad identity | France combine physical power, pace, technical quality, and proven knockout-stage experience. |
| 2026 tournament target | To challenge for a third FIFA World Cup title after winning in 1998 and 2018. |
France’s key players to watch
| Player | Position | Club | Short profile summary |
| Kylian Mbappé | Forward | Real Madrid | France’s captain and biggest attacking threat. His pace, finishing, movement, and World Cup experience make him the main player opponents must contain. |
| Ousmane Dembélé | Forward | Paris Saint-Germain | A dangerous wide attacker who can beat defenders, create chances, and change matches with his dribbling and direct play. |
| Michael Olise | Forward / Attacking midfielder | Bayern Munich | A creative left-footed attacker with strong technical quality, intelligent movement, and the ability to unlock tight defensive lines. |
| William Saliba | Centre-back | Arsenal | A composed defender who gives France strength in one-on-one situations, aerial duels, and build-up play from the back. |
| Aurélien Tchouaméni | Defensive midfielder | Real Madrid | A key midfield anchor who protects the defence, wins duels, and helps France control the tempo of matches. |
| Mike Maignan | Goalkeeper | AC Milan | France’s first-choice goalkeeper, known for his shot-stopping, command of the box, and confidence when playing out from the back. |
| Position | Notable names | Squad summary |
| Goalkeepers | Mike Maignan, Brice Samba, Robin Risser | France have a strong goalkeeping unit led by Maignan, with Samba and Risser providing depth. |
| Defenders | William Saliba, Jules Koundé, Dayot Upamecano, Ibrahima Konaté, Lucas Hernández, Théo Hernández | The defence combines physical power, pace, aerial strength, and experience across Europe’s top leagues. |
| Midfielders | Aurélien Tchouaméni, Adrien Rabiot, N’Golo Kanté, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Manu Koné | France’s midfield offers ball-winning ability, control, energy, and tactical flexibility. |
| Forwards | Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, Marcus Thuram, Bradley Barcola, Rayan Cherki, Désiré Doué | The attack is France’s biggest strength, with pace, creativity, finishing power, and several match-winning options. |
France national football team players
The table below provides a detailed roster of the France national football team players. This list shows all the French goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, strikers and technical bench.
France national football team players
France enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup with arguably the tournament’s most balanced squad. Didier Deschamps has selected a 26-man roster anchored by seasoned leaders, top-tier defenders, dynamic midfielders, and a potent attack spearheaded by captain Kylian Mbappé.
France squad 2026
| No. | Player | Position | Age | Club | Profile summary |
| 1 | Brice Samba | Goalkeeper | 32 | Rennes | An experienced goalkeeper who gives France depth and leadership behind Mike Maignan. |
| 16 | Mike Maignan | Goalkeeper | 30 | AC Milan | France’s first-choice goalkeeper, strong in shot-stopping, distribution and command of the penalty area. |
| 23 | Robin Risser | Goalkeeper | 21 | Lens | A young goalkeeper included for long-term depth and tournament experience. |
| 2 | Malo Gusto | Defender | 23 | Chelsea | A modern full-back with pace, energy and strong recovery runs on the right side. |
| 3 | Lucas Digne | Defender | 32 | Aston Villa | A reliable left-back known for crossing quality, set-piece delivery and defensive experience. |
| 4 | Dayot Upamecano | Defender | 27 | Bayern Munich | A powerful centre-back who gives France pace, strength and aggressive defending. |
| 5 | Jules Koundé | Defender | 27 | Barcelona | A versatile defender who can play at centre-back or right-back, offering tactical flexibility. |
| 15 | Ibrahima Konaté | Defender | 27 | Liverpool | A strong, athletic centre-back who adds aerial power and physical presence. |
| 17 | William Saliba | Defender | 25 | Arsenal | One of France’s most composed defenders, strong in duels and calm when building from the back. |
| 19 | Théo Hernández | Defender | 28 | Al Hilal | An attacking left-back who brings speed, ball-carrying ability and width on the flank. |
| 21 | Lucas Hernández | Defender | 30 | Paris Saint-Germain | A battle-tested defender who adds experience, defensive discipline and big-game mentality. |
| 26 | Maxence Lacroix | Defender | 26 | Crystal Palace | A quick centre-back who gives France another physical option in central defence. |
| 6 | Manu Koné | Midfielder | 25 | Roma | A dynamic midfielder who brings ball-winning, pressing and forward movement through midfield. |
| 8 | Aurélien Tchouaméni | Midfielder | 26 | Real Madrid | France’s midfield anchor, important for protecting the defence and controlling transitions. |
| 13 | N’Golo Kanté | Midfielder | 35 | Fenerbahçe | A proven World Cup winner whose work rate, positioning and experience remain valuable. |
| 14 | Adrien Rabiot | Midfielder | 31 | AC Milan | A left-footed midfielder who adds height, control, late runs and balance in central areas. |
| 18 | Warren Zaïre-Emery | Midfielder | 20 | Paris Saint-Germain | A young, energetic midfielder with strong technical quality and maturity beyond his age. |
| 24 | Rayan Cherki | Midfielder / Attacker | 22 | Manchester City | A creative playmaker who can unlock defences with dribbling, passing and flair. |
| 25 | Maghnes Akliouche | Midfielder / Attacker | 24 | Monaco | A technical attacking midfielder who adds creativity, movement and final-third quality. |
| 7 | Ousmane Dembélé | Forward | 29 | Paris Saint-Germain | A dangerous winger who can beat defenders, create chances and change games with direct attacking play. |
| 9 | Marcus Thuram | Forward | 28 | Inter Milan | A powerful forward who can stretch defences, hold up play and attack crosses. |
| 10 | Kylian Mbappé | Forward | 27 | Real Madrid | France’s captain and main attacking star, known for pace, finishing, movement and World Cup pedigree. |
| 11 | Michael Olise | Forward / Attacking midfielder | 24 | Bayern Munich | A left-footed creator who offers close control, smart passing and threat from wide or central areas. |
| 12 | Bradley Barcola | Forward | 23 | Paris Saint-Germain | A quick wide forward who gives France direct running, 1v1 ability and counter-attacking threat. |
| 20 | Désiré Doué | Forward / Attacking midfielder | 21 | Paris Saint-Germain | A highly-rated young attacker with flair, confidence and the ability to play across the front line. |
| 22 | Jean-Philippe Mateta | Forward | 28 | Crystal Palace | A strong penalty-box striker who gives France a different option through physicality and finishing. |
France squad by position
| Position | Players | Squad value |
| Goalkeepers | Brice Samba, Mike Maignan, Robin Risser | Maignan is expected to lead the group, with Samba offering experience and Risser adding youthful depth. |
| Defenders | Malo Gusto, Lucas Digne, Dayot Upamecano, Jules Koundé, Ibrahima Konaté, William Saliba, Théo Hernández, Lucas Hernández, Maxence Lacroix | France have a strong defensive unit with pace, power, versatility and several players from top European clubs. |
| Midfielders | Manu Koné, Aurélien Tchouaméni, N’Golo Kanté, Adrien Rabiot, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Rayan Cherki, Maghnes Akliouche | The midfield mixes defensive security, ball progression, experience and creative options. |
| Forwards | Ousmane Dembélé, Marcus Thuram, Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola, Désiré Doué, Jean-Philippe Mateta | France’s attack is one of the strongest in the tournament, with speed, flair, finishing power and strong squad depth. |
France squad analysis
France’s primary strength lies in the wealth of attacking options available to Didier Deschamps. Mbappé is the focal point, but Dembélé, Olise, Barcola, Doué, Cherki, and Thuram provide Les Bleus multiple ways to breach defenses.
In midfield, Tchouaméni anchors the team and offers defensive stability, while Kanté and Rabiot add experience. Zaïre-Emery, Koné, Cherki, and Akliouche contribute youth and creativity.
Defensively, France is well equipped with Saliba, Upamecano, Konaté and Koundé providing robust centre-back options. The Hernández brothers, Digne and Gusto add width and versatility at full-back.
Overall, France boasts a squad capable of advancing far in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team blends experience, top club pedigree, physical dominance, and decisive attacking options.
France squad profile details
| Item | France national football team details |
| Country | France |
| Nickname | Les Bleus |
| Head coach | Didier Deschamps |
| Captain | Kylian Mbappé |
| Confederation | UEFA |
| 2026 World Cup group | Group I |
| Group opponents | Senegal, Iraq and Norway |
| Tournament goal | To compete for the title and win France’s third FIFA World Cup after previous triumphs in 1998 and 2018. |
| Squad size | 26 players |
| Goalkeepers | 3 |
| Defenders | 9 |
| Midfielders | 5 |
| Forwards / attackers | 9 |
| Main squad strength | Attacking depth, defensive quality, tournament experience and several elite players from top European clubs. |
France goalkeepers
| Player | Age | Club | Profile summary |
| Mike Maignan | 30 | AC Milan | France’s first-choice goalkeeper. He is strong in shot-stopping, distribution and commanding his penalty area. |
| Brice Samba | 32 | Rennes | An experienced goalkeeper who gives the squad leadership, maturity and reliable cover. |
| Robin Risser | 21 | Lens | A young goalkeeper selected for depth and future development, gaining valuable tournament experience with the senior squad. |
France defenders
| Player | Position | Age | Club | Profile summary |
| Malo Gusto | Right-back | 23 | Chelsea | A fast modern full-back who gives France energy, width and recovery pace on the right side. |
| Lucas Digne | Left-back | 32 | Aston Villa | An experienced defender known for his crossing, set-piece delivery and steady defensive work. |
| Dayot Upamecano | Centre-back | 27 | Bayern Munich | A powerful central defender who brings strength, speed and aggressive defending. |
| Jules Koundé | Defender | 27 | Barcelona | A versatile defender who can play at centre-back or right-back, giving France tactical flexibility. |
| Ibrahima Konaté | Centre-back | 27 | Liverpool | A physical centre-back with aerial strength, pace and presence in defensive duels. |
| William Saliba | Centre-back | 25 | Arsenal | A composed defender who reads the game well and helps France build calmly from the back. |
| Théo Hernández | Left-back | 28 | Al Hilal | An attacking full-back who offers pace, ball-carrying ability and threat on the left flank. |
| Lucas Hernández | Defender | 30 | Paris Saint-Germain | A strong and experienced defender who brings defensive discipline and big-match experience. |
| Maxence Lacroix | Centre-back | 26 | Crystal Palace | A quick and physical defender who gives France extra depth in central defence. |
France midfielders
| Player | Age | Club | Profile summary |
| Manu Koné | 25 | Roma | A dynamic midfielder who brings pressing, ball-winning and forward movement through midfield. |
| Aurélien Tchouaméni | 26 | Real Madrid | France’s main midfield anchor, important for protecting the defence and controlling transitions. |
| N’Golo Kanté | 35 | Fenerbahçe | A proven World Cup winner whose work rate, positioning and experience remain valuable for France. |
| Adrien Rabiot | 31 | AC Milan | A left-footed midfielder who adds height, balance, ball progression and late runs into attacking areas. |
| Warren Zaïre-Emery | 20 | Paris Saint-Germain | A young midfielder with energy, maturity and technical quality beyond his age. |
France forwards
| Player | Age | Club | Profile summary |
| Kylian Mbappé | 27 | Real Madrid | France’s captain and main attacking star. His pace, finishing and World Cup experience make him the key player in the squad. |
| Ousmane Dembélé | 29 | Paris Saint-Germain | A dangerous winger who can beat defenders, create chances and change matches with direct attacking play. |
| Michael Olise | 24 | Bayern Munich | A creative left-footed attacker who offers passing quality, close control and final-third invention. |
| Marcus Thuram | 28 | Inter Milan | A powerful forward who can stretch defences, hold up the ball and attack crosses. |
| Bradley Barcola | 23 | Paris Saint-Germain | A quick wide forward who gives France direct running, 1v1 ability and counter-attacking threat. |
| Rayan Cherki | 22 | Manchester City | A creative attacker who can unlock tight defences with dribbling, passing and flair. |
| Maghnes Akliouche | 24 | Monaco | A technical attacking midfielder who adds creativity, movement and quality between the lines. |
| Désiré Doué | 21 | Paris Saint-Germain | A young attacker with flair, confidence and the ability to play across several attacking roles. |
| Jean-Philippe Mateta | 28 | Crystal Palace | A strong penalty-box striker who gives France a more physical option in attack. |
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France squad position summary
| Position | Number of players | Key names | What it means for France |
| Goalkeepers | 3 | Mike Maignan, Brice Samba, Robin Risser | France have a clear first-choice goalkeeper in Maignan, supported by experienced and young cover. |
| Defenders | 9 | William Saliba, Jules Koundé, Dayot Upamecano, Ibrahima Konaté, Théo Hernández | The defence is deep, physical and versatile, with several players able to cover more than one role. |
| Midfielders | 5 | Aurélien Tchouaméni, N’Golo Kanté, Adrien Rabiot, Warren Zaïre-Emery | The midfield combines experience, defensive control, energy and ball progression. |
| Forwards / attackers | 9 | Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, Marcus Thuram, Bradley Barcola | Attack is France’s biggest strength, with pace, creativity, finishing power and several match-winning options. |
| Total squad | 26 | Mbappé, Maignan, Saliba, Tchouaméni, Dembélé, Olise | France have one of the strongest and most balanced squads at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. |
France fixtures
France Group I fixtures at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
France is scheduled to face Senegal, Iraq, and Norway in Group I at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Les Bleus will open their campaign against Senegal, followed by matches with Iraq and Norway in the group stage.
| Match | Date | Venue | City / location | Group |
| France vs Senegal | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | MetLife Stadium | New York / New Jersey, USA | Group I |
| France vs Iraq | Monday, June 22, 2026 | Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia, USA | Group I |
| Norway vs France | Friday, June 26, 2026 | Gillette Stadium | Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA | Group I |
France’s Group I schedule presents three significant fixtures against teams with diverse playing styles. The opening game versus Senegal is anticipated to be a highlight, while matches against Iraq and Norway could prove critical for progression to the knockout stages.
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Conclusion
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