Favourites for the title? France name 26-man squad for the Cup 👇🏽

The current World Cup runners-up and winners of the 2018 edition, France have officially been called up for the 2026 World Cup.

Didier Deschamps confirmed this Thursday (14) the 26 players selected for the tournament in Mexico, the United States, and Canada.

Goalkeeper Robin Risser (Lens) took the spot that had been Chevalier’s, from PSG.

The big surprise was the absence of Real Madrid’s Camavinga — who is not injured.

"He is coming off a difficult season, in which he played little and suffered from many injuries. He is still young. I have choices to make," Deschamps explained.

"Villain" in the 2022 final after being denied by Dibu Martínez in extra time, Tottenham’s Kolo Muani was not selected.

Meanwhile, Lacroix and Mateta, both from Palace, are considered surprise picks.

Liverpool’s Ekitiké was already ruled out after rupturing his Achilles tendon in April.

Back from injury and included for Real’s clash against Oviedo this Thursday, Mbappé leads the list, which also includes, for example, several PSG standouts.

The only called-up player who does not play for a European club is left-back Theo Hernández, from Saudi side Al-Hilal.

And among the other selected players, only Fenerbahçe’s Kanté does not play in one of Europe’s top five leagues.

Check out the full squad below and have your say: is two-time world champion France one of the three main contenders for the title?