France at World Cup 2026
France at the 2026 World Cup
France qualified by winning UEFA Group D on 13 November 2025 under Didier Deschamps. His tactical setup prioritises possession control and defensive organisation. Senegal will be the benchmark, but Iraq and Norway offer realistic opportunities for a side targeting knockout progression.
France in Goal Rush
📋 Full Squad (26)
Manager: Didier Deschamps · Formation: 4-2-3-1
Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Group Stage
Upcoming Matches
Form & Qualifying
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France's 26-player squad
Didier Deschamps' squad is built around defensive solidity and attacking depth. The midfield balances control with creative threat, while the forward line carries multiple goal-scoring options. It's a squad structured to execute Deschamps' disciplined system and compete at the highest level.
France's Group I fixtures
France's three Group I fixtures begin with Senegal on 16 June at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, followed by Iraq on 22 June at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia and Norway on 26 June at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.
How far can France go at the World Cup?
France's Tier 1 status and Group I draw position them as genuine contenders. Their defensive solidity from qualifying and attacking depth give them multiple pathways through the group stage. Senegal will be the competitive test, but Iraq and Norway offer clear scoring opportunities if France maintain their qualifying discipline.