How will France line up at World Cup 2026 this summer?

With World Cup 2026 approaching, we are going to take a look at what France’s current squad looks like and how Les Blues could lineup during Mundial 2026.

Didier Deschamps’ side are favorites to win the tournament.

It is expected that Deschamps will have a 4-2-3-1 formation during the tournament in summer 2026.

Kylian Mbappe will lead the squad along with experienced stars and rising talent.

Under Didier Deschamps, the team is expected to feature Maignan, Kounde, Saliba, Konate, Theo Hernandez, Tchouameni, Camavinga as well as Rabiot, Dembele, Olise, Mbappe and Thuram or Kolo Muani.

France full squad for World Cup 2026

Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan, Robin Risser, Brice Samba
Defenders: Lucas Digne, Malo Gusto, Lucas Hernandez, Ibrahima Konaté, Jules Koundé, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Maxence Lacroix, Theo Hernandez
Midfielders: N’Golo Kanté, Manu Koné, Adrien Rabiot, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Warren Zaïre-Emery
Forwards: Bradley Barcola, Rayan Cherki, Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Marcus Thuram, Maghnes Akliouche

France likely XI for World Cup 2026: 

Mike Maignan; Jules Koundé, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Théo Hernandez; Aurélien Tchouaméni, Adrien Rabiot; Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, Kylian Mbappé; Marcus Thuram.

France: Schedule at the World Cup 2026

For the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, the French national team has been drawn into Group I, where they will play three opponents:

• June 16 vs Senegal (NJ) – 3:00 PM ET
• June 22 vs Playoff Winner* (PHL) – 5:00 PM ET
• June 26 vs Norway (MA) – 3:00 PM ET

*The Playoff Winner will be decided between Bolivia, Suriname, or Iraq in March 2026.