France has been the dominant force in football over the last three decades, claiming two World Cups, one Euro, and multiple runner-up finishes. As they head into the 2026 World Cup, they're favored to win again, led by the talented Kylian Mbappe.
Mbappe, who scored a hat-trick in the 2022 World Cup final, will once again be France's key player. He's just two goals away from becoming the country's all-time leading scorer. Other notable players on the team include Ousmane Dembele, who won the Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain, and defender Lucas Hernandez, who was part of the 2018 World Cup-winning team.
Manager Didier Deschamps has been in charge since 2012 and has made the French team a formidable unit. They're paired with Senegal, Iraq, and Norway in Group I and will begin their campaign on June 16 against Senegal.
The full 26-member squad includes a mix of experienced players and young talent, with Mbappe and Dembele expected to lead the charge. Can anyone stop France from winning their third World Cup trophy?
