France sets World Cup roster with star players ahead of tournament
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
France head coach Didier Deschamps has finalized his roster for the 2026 World Cup, with Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele leading a highly talented squad. The team comes off a successful qualifying campaign, finishing first in UEFA Group D. Deschamps will step down after this tournament, marking his fourth and final World Cup in charge. Notable absences include Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike, while a mix of experienced and emerging talents aim to help France contend for another title this summer.
- •Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele headline the roster.
- •Deschamps names his final squad on May 14.
- •France topped UEFA Group D in qualifying.
- •Notable absentee is forward Hugo Ekitike.
- •Deschamps steps down after the tournament.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — France World Cup Roster 2026: Can Mbappe, Dembele Lead Squad to Title?
"Kylian Mbappe has a lavishly gifted supporting cast, led by Paris Saint-Germain's 2025 Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele.
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