Deschamps Names France's Final 26-Man World Cup Squad — Mbappe Confirmed Despite Hamstring; Camavinga, Kolo Muani Excluded

Didier Deschamps unveiled France's final 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup on May 14 in Paris — his last tournament as Les Bleus head coach after a tenure beginning in 2012 that delivered the 2018 World Cup title and the 2022 Final. Kylian Mbappe is confirmed as captain despite an end-of-season hamstring issue at Real Madrid, the tournament's most-watched fitness storyline. Ousmane Dembele (PSG, Ballon d'Or winner) is included. Notable exclusions: Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid, injury-affected season), Randal Kolo Muani (PSG), and Florian Thauvin. Hugo Ekitike remains out with a long-term Achilles injury. Fresh inclusions include Rayan Cherki, Desire Doue, Maghnes Akliouche, Michael Olise, and Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace), reflecting France's deep young talent pool. France are in Group I and open vs Iraq on June 15. Deschamps confirmed this will be his final squad announcement as national team coach.