Mbappé heads up France squad in Deschamps' final World Cup bid
Summary
France’s national football coach Didier Deschamps named his 26-player team for the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kylian Mbappé, recovering from a thigh injury, is expected to captain the French team in Deschamps’ final World Cup as coach.Key Facts
- The 2026 World Cup will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- Didier Deschamps announced a mostly unchanged 26-man French squad on May 14, 2026.
- Kylian Mbappé will lead the French team despite a recent thigh injury.
- This tournament will be Deschamps’ last as France’s coach; he led France to World Cup victory in 2018.
- Other key forwards include Ousmane Dembélé, Desiré Doué, and Michael Olise.
- Rayan Cherki will make his first World Cup appearance for France.
- Veterans like Lucas Hernandez and N’Golo Kanté remain from the 2018 winning team.
- The squad includes players from top European clubs like Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal, and Manchester City.
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