A tactical preview of Les Bleus’ possible starting XI, key players, formation options, and predicted lineup for this summer’s tournament.
Share: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.
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
Mike Maignan; Jules Koundé, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Théo Hernandez; Aurélien Tchouaméni, Adrien Rabiot; Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, Kylian Mbappé; Marcus Thuram.
For the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, the French national team has been drawn into Group I, where they will play three opponents:
*The Playoff Winner will be decided between Bolivia, Suriname, or Iraq in March 2026.