France could field a team of 98 players for World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 6:55 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
France’s national soccer team, under coach Didier Deschamps, may have the ability to field nearly 98 players at the upcoming World Cup. The official squad will consist of 26 players, but a total of 72 other eligible players are active in the tournament, many representing France's former colonies, including Algeria, Haiti, DR Congo, and Senegal. This depth highlights France's significant talent pool as the nation prepares for the event starting in under a week.
- •Didier Deschamps faces difficult choices for the World Cup roster.
- •France's talent includes players like Eduardo Camavinga and Randal Kolo Muani.
- •A total of 98 players are theoretically eligible for selection.
- •Many eligible players represent former French colonies.
- •The World Cup tournament will begin in less than a week.
- 6:55 AMYahoo Sports — How's that possible?! National team actually turns up with 98 players
"Before naming his 26-man World Cup squad, Didier Deschamps once again had an embarrassment of riches. Despite the many spots available, France’s national coach still had to leave out several stars, ...
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