Deschamps Names France Squad for World Cup Qualifiers
The French national team has announced its squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Azerbaijan and Iceland. Head coach Didier Deschamps has named 23 players for the Group D fixtures against Azerbaijan on October 10 in Paris, and against Iceland on October 13 in Reykjavik.
Goalkeepers: Lucas Chevalier (PSG), Mike Maignan (AC Milan, Italy), Brice Samba (Rennes).
Defenders: Lucas Digne (Aston Villa, England), Malo Gusto (Chelsea, England), Lucas Hernandez (PSG), Theo Hernandez (Al Hilal, Saudi Arabia),Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool, England), Jules Kounde (Barcelona, Spain),William Saliba (Arsenal, England), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich, Germany).
Midfielders: Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid, Spain), Manu Koné (Roma, Italy), Michael Olise (Bayern Munich, Germany), Adrien Rabiot (AC Milan, Italy), Khephren Thuram (Juventus, Italy).
Forwards: Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco), Bradley Barcola (PSG), Kingsley Coman (Al Nassr, Saudi Arabia), Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool, England),Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace, England), Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid, Spain),Christopher Nkunku (AC Milan, Italy).
The France vs. Azerbaijan match is scheduled for October 10 at 22:45 (Baku time) at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris.
