France World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad
Summary
France is a top contender for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, boasting a highly talented team including star players like Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele. The team has reached the semifinals four times recently and is led by coach Didier Deschamps, who plans to step down after the tournament.Key Facts
- France has appeared in 16 World Cups and won twice (1998, 2018).
- Kylian Mbappe needs two goals to become France’s all-time top World Cup scorer.
- Mbappe scored 42 goals for Real Madrid in the 2025-26 season.
- Ousmane Dembele won the Ballon d’Or last year and recently won his second Champions League title.
- France’s coach Didier Deschamps won the World Cup as both a player and a manager and will leave after 2026.
- The squad includes many talented attackers like Michael Olise and Bradley Barcola.
- Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike will miss the tournament due to injury.
- The team must manage potential conflicts due to having many star players.
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