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Ivory Coast World Cup 2026 Squad: All 26 Players Named
Ivory Coast's 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 under Emerse Faé, every player introduced by position. The 2023 AFCON winners return; Haller and Zaha miss out.
France's 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 under Didier Deschamps, every player introduced by position. Captain Mbappé leads; Camavinga and Kolo Muani miss out.
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Ivory Coast's 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 under Emerse Faé, every player introduced by position. The 2023 AFCON winners return; Haller and Zaha miss out.
Brazil's 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 (named by Carlo Ancelotti on 18 May 2026), every player introduced by position. Neymar returns; Rodrygo, Estêvão and Militão miss out injured.
Portugal's 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 under Roberto Martínez, every player introduced by position. Ronaldo's sixth World Cup and the symbolic "+1" for Diogo Jota.
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France head coach Didier Deschamps named his 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 on 14 May 2026. Built around captain Kylian Mbappé, the group blends experience and youth. On his selection, Deschamps said he has "a strong bond with the players, but sentiment cannot take over" — underlining that current form and the pecking order drove his calls.
Below is every one of the 26 players, grouped by position, with the main talking points. Each card links to the player's profile page.
France boast elite players in every position and arguably the deepest squad at the tournament. How Deschamps combines a varied attack — Mbappé, Dembélé, Thuram, Olise — and balances a midfield of Tchouaméni, Kanté and Rabiot will shape their title bid, while a solid defence built on Saliba, Konaté and Upamecano is a major strength.
Mike Maignan is the first-choice goalkeeper.
William Saliba leads the back line with pace and strong one-on-one defending.
Aurélien Tchouaméni sits at the base of midfield, keeping the team's balance.
N'Golo Kanté controls midfield with relentless energy and ball-winning.
Captain Kylian Mbappé spearheads the attack, making the difference with his pace and finishing.
Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembélé creates chances with his dribbling and creativity.
GK: Maignan / Samba / Risser
DF: Saliba / Upamecano / Konaté / Koundé / Lucas Hernández / Theo Hernández / Digne / Gusto / Lacroix
MF: Tchouaméni / Kanté / Rabiot / Koné / Zaïre-Emery
FW: Mbappé / Dembélé / Thuram / Olise / Doué / Cherki / Barcola / Mateta / Akliouche
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Didier Deschamps. The squad was announced on 14 May 2026.
He suffered four injuries in 2025 and saw reduced minutes at Real Madrid. He was omitted along with Kolo Muani (Mateta preferred) and goalkeeper Chevalier (thigh injury).
Kylian Mbappé.