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Mbappé Heads up France Squad in Deschamps' Final World Cup Bid
Deschamps includes 26 players as France chase a third title in his final World Cup, with Mbappe and Dembele headlining a deep attack.
- On Thursday, France coach Didier Deschamps announced his 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, naming Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe as captain despite a recent thigh injury.
- Deschamps, who will step down following this tournament, is attempting to secure a second World Cup trophy during his 14-year tenure, having previously won as both player and coach.
- The roster features 2025 Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele and debutant Rayan Cherki of Manchester City, though Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga was excluded after a difficult season in Spain.
- Drawn into Group I, France will open their campaign on June 16 against Senegal at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, before facing Iraq and Norway.
- Competing from June 11 to July 19, France is among tournament favorites aiming for a third World Cup title after winning in 1998 and 2018.
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sierraleonetimes.comFrance boss Deschamps unveils 26-man list for 2026 World Cup
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The goaltender Robin Risser and the Crystal Palace duo Maxence Lacroix and Jean-Philippe Mateta are also on the list of the French team for the World Cup, unveiled on Thursday 14 May by the selector Didier Deschamps.
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The DT of France Didier Deschamps unveiled on Thursday his group of 26 players to play the 2026 World Cup (11 June - 19 July) in the United States, Mexico and Canada, with the Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé strikers as banners of the combined galo.
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right3Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Center, 37% Right
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