Paris: The French national team has revealed its squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Ukraine and Azerbaijan, Apasport.az reports. The team, led by head coach Didier Deschamps, includes 24 players who will represent the two-time world champions in the crucial matches.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the squad comprises three goalkeepers: Lucas Chevalier, Mike Maignan, and Brice Samba. The defensive lineup features Jonathan Clauss, Lucas Digne, Theo Hernandez, Ibrahima Konat©, Jules Kound©, Benjamin Pavard, William Saliba, and Dayot Upamecano. In the midfield, Deschamps has selected Eduardo Camavinga, Matt©o Guendouzi, Manu Kon©, Adrien Rabiot, Aur©lien Tchouam©ni, and Warren Zare-Emery.
The forward line is bolstered by Bradley Barcola, Ousmane Demb©l©, D©sir© Dou©, Randal Kolo Muani, Kylian Mbapp©, Michael Olise, and Marcus Thuram. The team is set to host Ukraine on November 13, followed by a match against Azerbaijan in Baku three days later.