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Group I · World Cup 2026
France World Cup 2026 XI Builder
Start from the full World Cup player pool, filter to France, build your XI, and share the lineup as an image.
Group I rivals
Who France plays in the World Cup 2026 group stage. Tap any rival to open their XI builder.
France squad preview
26 France players currently in the World Cup 2026 pool. Build your own France XI from the full squad.
Mike Maignan
GK
Brice Samba
GK
Robin Risser
GK
Lucas Digne
LB
Jules Koundé
RB
Théo Hernandez
LB
Lucas Hernandez
LB
Dayot Upamecano
CB
William Saliba
CB
Ibrahima Konaté
CB
Malo Gusto
RB
Maxence Lacroix
CB
N'Golo Kanté
DM
Adrien Rabiot
CM
Aurélien Tchouaméni
DM
Manu Koné
CM
Warren ZaĂŻre-Emery
CM
Kylian Mbappé
ST
Ousmane Dembélé
RW
Marcus Thuram
ST
Bradley Barcola
LW
Michael Olise
RW
Maghnes Akliouche
RW
Désiré Doué
RW
Rayan Cherki
AM
Jean-Philippe Mateta
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About France at the World Cup
- Football history
- Two-time World Cup champions (1998 as hosts, 2018 in Russia) and runners-up at Qatar 2022 in one of the great finals. Les Bleus have produced three Ballon d'Or winners since 2018. Their academy system — Clairefontaine — is the model nations like Germany and England now imitate.
- Current coach
- Didier Deschamps (since 2012 — his final tournament before stepping down)
- Key player to watch
- Kylian Mbappé — Real Madrid forward, captain and the world's most marketable footballer.
- Best World Cup result
- Champions — 1998 (France, as hosts) and 2018 (Russia)
FAQ & more World Cup tools
Frequently asked
- Where does France play at the 2026 World Cup?
- France is in Group I for the 2026 World Cup, hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Use the XI builder above to assemble your projected France starting eleven.
- Can I build my own France World Cup squad?
- Yes — the Golazo XI builder lets you pick any 11 from the full France pool, set a formation, and share an image of your lineup. No sign-up required.
- Is the France squad final?
- The pool reflects the current player data we have on file and is updated as call-ups and form change in the run-up to the tournament. You can always re-pick your XI as the official squad is announced.