France World Cup 2026 Squad
FIFA FRA · Group I · Head coach: Didier Claude Deschamps
2022 finalists and 2018 champions. France's squad depth remains unmatched globally, with Mbappé entering his prime World Cup cycle and a defence that can absorb pressure from any confederation. FIFA confirmed the squad on 2026-06-03. France travel with 26 players in Group I, and the table below mirrors the official PDF with every shirt number and club.
Group I with Senegal, Norway and Iraq. Senegal's AFCON champions status makes the opener a heavyweight clash; Haaland's Norway and Iraq's playoff grit add contrasting threats. Didier Claude Deschamps leads the side with a clear tactical identity: 4-3-3 with rapid transitions, Mbappé's vertical runs behind high lines and a midfield trio (Tchouaméni, Camavinga, Griezmann) that balances press resistance with creative link play.
UEFA qualifying without drama. France rotated stars through the campaign while maintaining top spot, preserving fitness for the summer. 2022. finalists (lost to Argentina on penalties); champions 2018; finalists 2006; champions 1998 as hosts. FIFA's published shirt names include MBAPPE, TCHOUAMENI, KOUNDE and CHERKI among the 26 call-ups. 8 players were listed with French clubs at submission. Goalkeeper No. 1 SAMBA (Stade Rennais FC (FRA)) anchors the defensive unit on the sheet. Sadio Mané-less but still AFCON winners. physical, fast transitions test France's defensive line. Title favourites. France's bench alone could reach the Round of 32; only injury crises or penalty shootouts derail them.
Official squad list (26 players)
| # | POS | Name on shirt | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | SAMBA | Stade Rennais FC (FRA) |
| 2 | DF | GUSTO | Chelsea FC (ENG) |
| 3 | DF | DIGNE | Aston Villa FC (ENG) |
| 4 | DF | UPAMECANO | FC Bayern München (GER) |
| 5 | DF | KOUNDE | FC Barcelona (ESP) |
| 6 | MF | KONE | AS Roma (ITA) |
| 7 | FW | DEMBELE | Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) |
| 8 | MF | TCHOUAMENI | Real Madrid C. F. (ESP) |
| 9 | FW | THURAM | FC Internazionale Milano (ITA) |
| 10 | FW | MBAPPE | Real Madrid C. F. (ESP) |
| 11 | FW | OLISE | FC Bayern München (GER) |
| 12 | FW | BARCOLA | Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) |
| 13 | MF | KANTE | Fenerbahçe SK (TUR) |
| 14 | MF | RABIOT | AC Milan (ITA) |
| 15 | DF | KONATE | Liverpool FC (ENG) |
| 16 | GK | MAIGNAN | AC Milan (ITA) |
| 17 | DF | SALIBA | Arsenal FC (ENG) |
| 18 | MF | ZAIRE EMERY | Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) |
| 19 | DF | T. HERNANDEZ | Al Hilal SC (KSA) |
| 20 | FW | DOUE | Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) |
| 21 | DF | L. HERNANDEZ | Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) |
| 22 | FW | MATETA | Crystal Palace FC (ENG) |
| 23 | GK | RISSER | RC Lens (FRA) |
| 24 | MF | CHERKI | Manchester City FC (ENG) |
| 25 | MF | AKLIOUCHE | AS Monaco (FRA) |
| 26 | DF | LACROIX | Crystal Palace FC (ENG) |
Source: FIFA squad list published 2026-06-03. GK — Goalkeeper; DF — Defender; MF — Midfielder; FW — Forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players are on France's title-defence squad for 2026?
France (FRA) registered 26 players on 2026-06-03 as 2022 champions. Mbappé anchors Group I with Senegal, Norway and Iraq, and the official list with French and European clubs is reproduced in the table.
Who is France's head coach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Didier Claude Deschamps (France) is the head coach on FIFA's published roster. 4-3-3 with rapid transitions, Mbappé's vertical runs behind high lines and a midfield trio (Tchouaméni, Camavinga, Griezmann) that balances press resistance with creative link play.
Who does France play in the 2026 World Cup group stage?
France face Senegal, Iraq and Norway in Group I. Group I with Senegal, Norway and Iraq. Senegal's AFCON champions status makes the opener a heavyweight clash; Haaland's Norway and Iraq's playoff grit add contrasting threats. Sadio Mané-less but still AFCON winners. physical, fast transitions test France's defensive line.
Where is the full France World Cup 2026 roster table?
Every shirt number, NAME ON SHIRT, club, height and date of birth for all 26 call-ups is on the official France squad page linked in this article. The blog focuses on analysis; the roster page has the sortable FIFA table.
What does NAME ON SHIRT mean on France's FIFA list?
NAME ON SHIRT is the exact text FIFA registers for the back of the jersey. It can differ from passport names (abbreviations, accents, or nicknames). Use the official squad page to match each player's number to their shirt name.