The squad of France national team for the matches against the national teams of Azerbaijan and Iceland within the 2026 FIFA World Cup European qualifiers has been announced.
Head coach Didier Deschamps has called up 23 players for the matches against Azerbaijan in Paris on October 10 and Iceland in Reykjavik on October 13 in Group D.
Goalkeepers: Lucas Chevalier (Paris Saint-Germain), Mike Maignan (AC Milan, Italy), Brice Samba (Rennes);
Defenders: Lukas Digne (Aston Villa, England), Malo Gusto (Chelsea, England), Lucas Hernandez (Paris Saint-Germain), 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 Kone (Roma, Italy), Michael Olise (Bavaria, Germany), Adrien Rabiot (AC Milan, Italy), Khephren Thuram (Juventus, Italy);
Forwards: Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco), Bradley Barcola (Paris Saint-Germain), Kingsley Coman (Al-Nassr, Saudi Arabia), Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool, England), Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace, England), Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid, Spain), Christopher Nkunku (Milan, Italy).
The match France vs Azerbaijan will take place on October 10, at 22:45 Baku time, at the Parc des Princes stadium.