🇫🇷 France will compete at the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
- FIFA World Cup titles
- 2 (last won: 2018)
- Manager
- Didier Deschamps (last WC before stepping down)
- Key players
- Kylian Mbappé, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Eduardo Camavinga, Bradley Barcola, Désiré Doué
- Fans in the US
- ~150k French nationals in US. NYC, LA, Miami.
France at the 2026 World Cup
Champions in 2018, runners-up in 2022. Deschamps announced this is his last World Cup as France manager. France enters as favorite given depth + experience + Mbappé prime.
The squad
France's 2026 squad is built around: Kylian Mbappé, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Eduardo Camavinga, Bradley Barcola, Désiré Doué. Manager Didier Deschamps (last WC before stepping down) has been refining the team for years.
France's diaspora in the US
~150k French nationals in US. NYC, LA, Miami.
Deschamps' last dance
Manager Didier Deschamps confirmed this is his last World Cup. After 14 years at the helm (2012-2026), it ends with one of the most successful tenures in international football. Champions 2018, runner-ups 2022.
Where France will play
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Is France qualified for the 2026 World Cup?
Yes, France is qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
How many World Cups has France won?
2 titles. Last won: 2018.
Who manages France?
Didier Deschamps (last WC before stepping down).
Who are France's key players for 2026?
Kylian Mbappé, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Eduardo Camavinga, Bradley Barcola, Désiré Doué.