France Squad for WC 2026
Manager Didier Deschamps has called up a balanced squad that combines international experience with the freshness of the young generation. The team captain is Kylian Mbappé, and the main star remains Kylian Mbappé. Every player in this squad has gone through a rigorous selection process and is ready to give everything on the pitch.
The Coach: Didier Deschamps
World Cup winner as player (1998) and manager (2018). Has led France since 2012, reached Euro 2016 final, won 2018 World Cup and reached 2022 World Cup final. One of the longest-serving and most successful managers in French history.
Team Captain: Kylian Mbappé
Kylian Mbappé is the absolute leader of the France team, both on the pitch and in the dressing room. The experience accumulated at the highest competitive levels, combined with a winning mentality, makes them the central figure around which the entire team is built.
Team Star: Kylian Mbappé
Kylian Mbappé is the player who can decide the fate of any match with a single moment of genius. Speed, technique and tactical intelligence make them one of the most feared players in world football today.