France
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About
France arrive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as two-time champions and runners-up in 2022, where Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick in the final against Argentina cemented his status as the heir to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Under Didier Deschamps, who has managed Les Bleus since 2012 and is the longest-serving coach in French football history, France seek to become only the third nation to win three World Cups. The squad's depth is staggering. Mbappe at Real Madrid leads arguably the most talented forward line in the tournament: Ousmane Dembele and Bradley Barcola from PSG, Michael Olise at Bayern Munich, Marcus Thuram at Inter Milan, and the emerging Rayan Cherki at Manchester City. In midfield, Aurelien Tchouameni provides world-class control, while Warren Zaire-Emery represents PSG's homegrown brilliance. N'Golo Kante, still going strong at Fenerbahce, brings his legendary engine. The defense is anchored by William Saliba at Arsenal and Jules Kounde at Barcelona, with the Hernandez brothers providing full-back quality. Drawn into Group I with Senegal, Iraq, and Norway, France are overwhelming favorites. Norway, led by Erling Haaland, represent the biggest threat. Senegal's athleticism and Iraq's tactical organization under Graham Arnold will test France's concentration. With a squad ranked 3rd in the world and the deepest talent pool of any nation, France's minimum expectation is a semifinal. They are among the top two favorites to win the tournament. Deschamps has the experience and the players to deliver a third star above the French crest.
Group Stage Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the coach of France at World Cup 2026?
Didier Deschamps is the head coach of France at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As both a player (captain in 1998) and manager (2018 winner), Deschamps has been involved in three of France's World Cup final appearances. He has managed Les Bleus since 2012.
What group is France in at World Cup 2026?
France are in Group I at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Senegal, Iraq, and Norway. France are overwhelming favorites to win the group, with Norway expected to be their strongest opponent.
How many World Cups has France won?
France have won the FIFA World Cup twice: in 1998 on home soil (beating Brazil 3-0 in the final) and in 2018 in Russia (beating Croatia 4-2). They were also runners-up in 2006 and 2022, losing to Italy and Argentina respectively.
Is Mbappe playing at World Cup 2026?
Yes, Kylian Mbappe is in France's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Now at Real Madrid, Mbappe is considered the best player in the world and scored a hat-trick in the 2022 World Cup final. He is France's captain and most important player.
Who are the key players for France at World Cup 2026?
France's key players include Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid), Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), William Saliba (Arsenal), Ousmane Dembele (PSG), and Mike Maignan (AC Milan). The squad has extraordinary depth with nine forwards from Europe's top clubs.