Kylian Mbappe leads diverse French team at World Cup 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 10:54 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
France's national soccer team features heavily among players born in the country, with 23 of 26 roster members hailing from France for the 2026 World Cup. The team, led by Kylian Mbappe, includes three players born abroad: Michael Olise, Marcus Thuram, and Brice Samba. Olise has excelled with five assists, while Thuram and Samba add depth to the squad. France's roster reflects a broader trend in soccer of players choosing national representation based on various eligibility criteria. With 99 players born in France across all competing nations, the team aims to capitalize on its rich talent pool in the tournament.
- •23 of 26 French players were born in France for World Cup 2026
- •Michael Olise leads with five assists despite being born in London
- •Marcus Thuram born in Italy; Brice Samba born in Republic of the Congo
- •France has 99 players born in the country across all 2026 World Cup teams
- •The team's selection highlights varied eligibility criteria in international soccer
- 10:54 PMYahoo Sports — Inside France's diverse World Cup team: How Kylian Mbappe leads roster of players with migrant roots
"Here's where France ranks across the tournament based on how many players across the tournament field were born there.
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