France head coach Didier Deschamps has named his World Cup squad ahead of next month’s tournament as Les Bleus look to win their crown back from Argentina.
The European nation came close to defending the title in Qatar four years ago, but were pipped by Lionel Messi and Co in the final.
And their squad looks as strong as ever heading into the summer, and they boast one of the strongest attacks in football.
Kylian Mbappe will feature despite a fractured end to his season at Real Madrid, while Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele is set to play a leading role, alongside Paris Saint-Germain team-mate Desire Doue.
Michael Olise has been on fire for Bayern Munich as they chase a domestic Treble under Vincent Kompany, and he will be keen to make his mark in the US, Canada and Mexico.
Arsenal’s William Saliba will play a big role in defence, as he closes in on the Premier League title and a Champions League final against some of his international team-mates.
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France squad in full
Goalkeepers: Maignan, Risser, Samba
Defenders: Digne, Gusto, Hernandez, Hernandez, Konate, Kounde, Lacroix, Saliba, Upamecano
Midfielders: Kante, Kone, Rabiot, Tchouameni, Zaire-Emery
Attackers: Akliouche, Barcola, Cherki, Dembele, Doue, Mateta, Mbappe, Olise, Thuram
Who will France play in the World Cup?
France have been drawn into Group I for this summer’s World Cup, and will face Senegal, Norway and Iraq in their first three fixtures.
June 16: France vs Senegal
June 22: France vs Iraq
June 26: Norway vs France
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