Les Bleus Chase One Last Triumph Under Didier Deschamps
FRANCE
Two-time world champions chasing another final under Didier Deschamps.
Head Coach
Didier Deschamps leads France into one final World Cup cycle. A champion as both player and coach, he will leave the national team after 2026 and hopes to close his era with a third star.
World Cup Group
June 16: France vs Senegal — New York New Jersey Stadium
June 22: France vs Iraq — Philadelphia Stadium
June 26: Norway vs France — Boston Stadium
World Cup History
France will play in its 17th FIFA World Cup and eighth consecutive edition. Les Bleus won the tournament in 1998 and 2018 and reached the final again in 2022.
A Final Deschamps Mission
France arrives at World Cup 2026 as one of the strongest teams in international football. After losing an unforgettable final to Argentina in Qatar 2022, Les Bleus now aim to become only the second European nation to reach three straight World Cup finals.
With Kylian Mbappé as captain and attacking leader, France combines elite speed, technical quality, physical power and tournament experience.
France World Cup Facts
- Confederation: UEFA
- World Cup Appearances: 17
- Best Result: Champions (1998, 2018)
- Last Appearance: Qatar 2022 finalist
- All-Time Top Scorer: Just Fontaine, 13 goals
- Most World Cup Appearances: Hugo Lloris, 20
Players To Watch
Kylian Mbappé
The captain, superstar and biggest threat in world football.
Michael Olise
A creative attacking weapon with vision, flair and final-third quality.
William Saliba
A defensive leader with elite composure, pace and anticipation.
FRANCE
Goalkeepers
- #1 Brice Samba (Rennes, France)
- #16 Mike Maignan (AC Milan, Italy)
- #23 Robin Risser (RC Lens, France)
Defenders
- #2 Malo Gusto (Chelsea, England)
- #3 Lucas Digne (Aston Villa, England)
- #4 Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich, Germany)
- #5 Jules Koundé (Barcelona, Spain)
- #15 Ibrahima Konaté (Liverpool, England)
- #17 William Saliba (Arsenal, England)
- #21 Lucas Hernandez (Paris Saint-Germain, France)
- #26 Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace, England)
- #19 Theo Hernandez (Al Hilal, Saudi Arabia)
Midfielders
- #6 Manu Koné (Roma, Italy)
- #8 Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid, Spain)
- #13 N’Golo Kanté (Fenerbahçe, Turkey)
- #14 Adrien Rabiot (AC Milan, Italy)
- #18 Warren Zaïre-Emery (Paris Saint-Germain, France)
Forwards
- #7 Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain, France)
- #9 Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan, Italy)
- #10 Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid, Spain)
- #11 Michael Olise (Bayern Munich, Germany)
- #12 Bradley Barcola (Paris Saint-Germain, France)
- #20 Désiré Doué (Paris Saint-Germain, France)
- #22 Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace, England)
- #24 Rayan Cherki (Manchester City, England)
- #25 Maghnes Akliouche (AS Monaco, France)
Head Coach
- Didier Deschamps (France)
