French press reports revealed the main features of the expected roster for the France national football team, led by coach Didier Deschamps, in preparation for the 2026 World Cup, scheduled to be held in the United States of America, Canada and Mexico.
According to what was published by the newspaper RMC Sport, the technical staff of the French national team is close to deciding on a list that includes 26 players, while maintaining the basic structure that the team has relied on during the past years, without making changes. Big.
In the goalkeeping position, Mike Maignan and Brice Samba have almost officially secured their presence, while the competition is still open for the third seat, in light of the decline in the fortunes of some names such as Lucas Chevalier and Alphonse Areola, with the possibility of a surprise name appearing on the final list.
As for the defense line, Deschamps continues to rely on his basic elements, led by Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Ibrahima Konaté and Jules. Koundé and Lucas Hernández, along with usual names such as Lucas Digne, Malo Gusto and Theo Hernández.
In the midfield, the picture seems clearer and more stable, with continued reliance on Aurélien Tchouaméni, N'Golo Kanté, Adrien Rabiot, Manu Koné and Warren Zaïre-Emery, with Eduardo Camavinga still likely to be present despite His level has fluctuated, due to his important tactical role within the national team.
In the front line, Kylian Mbappé will lead the “Roosters” attack, along with Ousmane Dembélé and Michael Olise, with the continued presence of a number of prominent names such as Rayan Cherki, Désiré Doué, Bradley Barcola, Marcus Thuram and Magnes Akliouche.
The list is also witnessing strong competition for the last seat in the line. Attacking, amid a struggle between Randal Kolo Muani and a number of other names, especially with the possibility of the absence of Hugo Ekitiké due to injury.
Expectations indicate that the final roster for the French national team is close to being decided, awaiting the official announcement from the technical staff during the coming period, amid high hopes of continuing the competition for the 2026 World Cup title.