Didier Deschamps, the head coach of the French national football team, has announced his 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking his final campaign in charge. The announcement was made on May 15, 2026, as France prepares to defend their title.
The squad includes key players from the 2018 and 2022 World Cup runs, such as Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann, alongside emerging talents. Deschamps emphasized the importance of the tournament, stating, 'Nothing is above the World Cup.'
France will begin their World Cup campaign in Group D, facing Denmark, Tunisia, and Peru. The tournament is scheduled to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 8 to July 8, 2026.
Deschamps, who has led France since 2012, confirmed this will be his last World Cup as manager. He has won the tournament once, in 2018, and led the team to the final in 2022.
