Title favourites? France name their 26-man squad for the Cup 👇🏽

As the current World Cup runners-up and winners of the 2022 edition, France have officially announced their squad for the 2026 World Cup.

Didier Deschamps confirmed this Thursday (14) the 26 players called up for the tournament in Mexico, the United States, and Canada.

Goalkeeper Robin Risser (Lens) took the spot that had belonged to PSG’s Chevalier.

The big surprise was the absence of Real Madrid’s Camavinga — who is not injured.

"He is coming off a difficult season, in which he played little and struggled with many injuries. He is still young. I have choices to make," Deschamps explained.

"Villain" in the 2022 final after being denied by Dibu Martínez in extra time, Tottenham’s Kolo Muani was not selected.

Meanwhile, Lacroix and Mateta, both from Palace, are considered surprise picks. 

Liverpool’s Ekitiké was already out after rupturing his Achilles tendon in April.

Back from injury and included for Real’s clash against Oviedo this Thursday, Mbappé leads the list, which also includes, for example, several standout PSG players. 

The only called-up player who does not play for a European club is left-back Theo Hernández, from Saudi side Al-Hilal.

And among the rest of the squad, only Fenerbahçe’s Kanté does not play in one of Europe’s top five leagues. 

Check out the full squad list below and have your say: are two-time world champions France one of the three main contenders for the title? 

Goalkeepers 🧤

Mike Maignan (Milan)

Brice Samba (Rennes)

Robin Risser (Lens)

Defenders ✖️

Lucas Digne (Aston Villa)

Malo Gusto (Chelsea)

Lucas Hernandez (PSG)

Théo Hernandez (Al-Hilal)

Konaté (Liverpool)

Koundé (Barcelona)

Lacroix (Crystal Palace)

Saliba (Arsenal)

Upamecano (Bayern Munich)

Midfielders 💭

N’Golo Kanté (Fenerbahçe)

Manu Koné (Roma)

Rabiot (Milan)

Tchouaméni (Real Madrid)

Zaïre-Emery (PSG)

Forwards ⚽

Akliouche (Monaco)

Bradley Barcola (PSG) 

Cherki (Manchester City)

Dembélé (PSG)

Desiré Doue (PSG)

Mateta (Crystal Palace)

Mbappé (Real Madrid)

Michael Olise (Bayern Munich)

Marcus Thuram (Inter)

France's World Cup group 📊

Les Bleus are in Group I alongside Norway, Senegal, and Iraq.

Their opener will be against Mané & Co. on June 16 at MetLife Stadium.

On the 22nd, the challenge will be against Iraq at Lincoln Financial Field.

The highly anticipated clash against Haaland’s Norway will come four days later at Gillette Stadium.

Check out all the tournament groups here. 

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.