Ousmane Dembélé
France
FWD
Age
29
Appearances
0
Goals
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About Ousmane Dembélé
Ousmane Dembélé is a confirmed forward in France's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, named by Didier Deschamps on 14 May 2026 and listed in Les Bleus' forward group alongside Kylian Mbappé, Marcus Thuram, Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola, Désiré Doué, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Rayan Cherki and Maghnes Akliouche. The Paris Saint-Germain right winger is 29 at kick-off and brings 58 senior France caps and seven international goals (as of 26 March 2026) into the tournament as the current Ballon d'Or holder, making this his third senior World Cup after Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022.
France face Senegal, Iraq and Norway in Group I, with the opener against Senegal at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on 16 June. Deschamps' side qualified by winning UEFA Group D on 13 November 2025, and the 14 May 2026 squad announcement confirmed Dembélé among the forwards.
France face Senegal, Iraq and Norway in Group I, with the opener against Senegal at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on 16 June. Deschamps' side qualified by winning UEFA Group D on 13 November 2025, and the 14 May 2026 squad announcement confirmed Dembélé among the forwards.
World Cup 2026 Stats
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Playing Style
Dembélé is a winger who can play on either flank because he uses both feet. His profile is speed, agility and technical dribbling: cutting in from the left or right to score, create chances or cross from wide areas.
He also brings shooting from distance, creativity in possession and intelligent counterattack runs. The striker option is occasional, but grounded: his finishing and eye for goal allow him to play higher when needed. In Deschamps' 4-2-3-1, he is listed in France's forward group as the current Ballon d'Or holder.
He also brings shooting from distance, creativity in possession and intelligent counterattack runs. The striker option is occasional, but grounded: his finishing and eye for goal allow him to play higher when needed. In Deschamps' 4-2-3-1, he is listed in France's forward group as the current Ballon d'Or holder.
World Cup History
Dembélé has played at two World Cups. At Russia 2018 he was named in France's 23-man squad and was an unused substitute in the 4-2 final win over Croatia. At Qatar 2022 he played every France match as Les Bleus finished runners-up; he started the final, conceded a first-half penalty and was substituted in the 41st minute.
The 2026 World Cup is his third senior tournament with France under Didier Deschamps. He brings 58 caps and seven international goals as of 26 March 2026, before the Group I opener against Senegal at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on 16 June.
The 2026 World Cup is his third senior tournament with France under Didier Deschamps. He brings 58 caps and seven international goals as of 26 March 2026, before the Group I opener against Senegal at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on 16 June.
National Team
France
Tier 1
£32m
📋 Teammates (14)
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Goal Rush Impact
France are a Tier 1 Goal Rush pick at £32m within the game's £200m card budget. That is the premium band, with Group I against Senegal, Iraq and Norway setting the early fixture context. Deschamps' confirmed 4-2-3-1 and France's UEFA Group D qualifying run complete the team-slot backdrop.
Dembélé gives that France pick a two-footed creator-finisher profile. He is a listed forward, can attack either flank, crosses well, shoots from distance and arrives as the current Ballon d'Or holder. For a £32m slot, that makes him a direct contributor, not just another squad name.
Dembélé gives that France pick a two-footed creator-finisher profile. He is a listed forward, can attack either flank, crosses well, shoots from distance and arrives as the current Ballon d'Or holder. For a £32m slot, that makes him a direct contributor, not just another squad name.
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Dembélé at the 2026 World Cup
Dembélé is a confirmed forward in Didier Deschamps' 26-man France squad for the 2026 World Cup, announced on 14 May 2026 alongside Kylian Mbappé, Marcus Thuram, Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola, Désiré Doué, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Rayan Cherki and Maghnes Akliouche in the forward group. It is his third senior World Cup after Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022, and he brings 58 caps and seven international goals into a France side that opens its Group I campaign against Senegal at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on 16 June.
Picking France in Goal Rush
France are a Tier 1 call on the Goal Rush card at £32m within the game's £200m card budget. For the quick-reference view, start with the Group I order: Senegal first, then Iraq and Norway, with Deschamps' 4-2-3-1 as the team shape.
Ousmane Dembélé World Cup 2026 FAQs
Dembélé plays for France, a Tier 1 Goal Rush team at £32m per slot within the game's £200m card budget. On matchday, the key player check is his two-footed forward role, wide creation, distance shooting and current Ballon d'Or status.
Dembélé is a winger who can play on either flank due to his ability to use both feet, known for technical ability, speed, agility and dribbling, with shooting from distance and an eye for goal that has also seen him deployed as a striker on occasion.
Dembélé has 58 caps for France as of 26 March 2026, with seven international goals. He is in Didier Deschamps' final 26 for the 2026 World Cup, heading into his third senior World Cup after Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022.
Dembélé plays for Paris Saint-Germain. He was an unused substitute as France lifted the World Cup with a 4-2 final win over Croatia in Russia 2018, and started the final at Qatar 2022 as France finished as runners-up.
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