France names World Cup squad led by Mbappe and Dembele for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 7:31 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
France's national soccer team has announced its final roster for the 2026 World Cup, featuring star players Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele. Head coach Didier Deschamps, will lead the squad in what is expected to be his final tournament with the team. After winning the title in 2018 and reaching the finals in 2022, France aims for another deep run. The squad includes a range of talent, with notable absences like Antoine Griezmann, who has retired from international football. The team had previously secured their spot in the tournament by finishing first in UEFA Group D.
- •France's squad led by Mbappe and Dembele announced on May 14.
- •Didier Deschamps steps down after the World Cup.
- •Team finished first in UEFA Group D to qualify.
- •Absentee includes retired forward Antoine Griezmann.
- •Squad features a blend of experienced and young players.
- 7:31 PMYahoo Sports — Inside France's World Cup roster 2026: Mbappe, Dembele to lead squad list for Deschamps' final bid for glory
"After winning their second title in 2018 and falling agonisingly short in the 2022 final, France are expected to go deep in this summer's World Cup.
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