Didier Deschamps France kicks off its World Cup campaign with an expected starting eleven. Les Bleus begin their campaign against Senegal this Tuesday evening at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, at 21 pm. France will play in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Doué starts, Barcola on the bench
Désiré Doué starts on the left wing. He was preferred to Bradley Barcola. Kylian Mbappé will start up front. Michael Olise will occupy the right flank, and Ousmane Dembélé will play centrally, behind Mbappé.
Saliba is a good starter.
William Saliba starts in central defense despite his recent back problems. He will partner Dayot Upamecano. Theo Hernandez starts at left-back, ahead of Lucas Digne. Jules Koundé will occupy the right side of the defense. Mike Maignan will be in goal for France.
The starting eleven for Les Bleus
Maignan – Koundé, Upamecano, Saliba, T. Hernandez - Tchouaméni, Rabiot – Olise, O. Dembélé, D. Doué – K. Mbappé
