FIFA Rank #2 | Coach: Didier Deschamps
France
World Cup 2026.
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France World Cup Squad
Categorized profile list of keepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards. Click to view profile metrics.
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Antoine Griezmann's positioning in the half-spaces will look to draw Denmark's dynamic double-pivot out of alignment.
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Interactive pitch showing predicted lineup. Drag markers to adjust formation.
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France Team Profile: Squad & Style
France, managed by Didier Deschamps, entered the 2026 World Cup ranked #2 with 2 World Cup title(s) to their name (most recent: 2018). The figures below are drawn from the squad data on this page, so they describe this team specifically.
Squad Shape
The tracked squad lists 1 goalkeepers, 4 defenders, 3 midfielders, 3 forwards, spread across 8 different clubs. The most-represented clubs are Real Madrid (3), AC Milan (2). The average age is 27.7; the youngest player is Eduardo Camavinga (23, Real Madrid) and the oldest is Antoine Griezmann (35, Atlético Madrid). Antoine Griezmann is the most experienced player with 127 international appearances.
Highest-Rated Players
| Player | Pos | Club | Age | Caps | Goals | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kylian Mbappé | ATT | Real Madrid | 27 | 75 | 46 | 9.9 |
| William Saliba | DEF | Arsenal | 25 | 15 | 0 | 9.4 |
| Antoine Griezmann | MID | Atlético Madrid | 35 | 127 | 44 | 9.3 |
Ratings are WorldCupElite’s own 0–10 form scores, not official statistics.
Goal Threat
The leading international scorers in the squad are Kylian Mbappé (46 in 75 caps); Antoine Griezmann (44 in 127 caps); Ousmane Dembélé (5 in 43 caps).
Tactical Setup
Didier Deschamps’s side is set up in a 4-3-3. See the interactive pitch above for the projected starting positions of each player.
Record & Fan Mood
Recent form reads W-W-W-W-D, with 41 goals scored, a 86% win rate and 16 clean sheets in our tracked sample. Our fan-sentiment tracker put community confidence in France at 96%, with 88% of tracked discussion positive.