The official team photo for France for the 2026 World Cup was unveiled this Saturday. The 26 players selected by Didier Deschamps They appear wearing the home jersey of Les Bleus, alongside the coach and his staff.
In the photo, Didier Deschamps occupies a central position in the front row. He is notably surrounded by Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé. The photo was taken at Clairefontaine, the French national team's usual training ground before major tournaments.
The 26 French players have officially been announced.
This photo marks a new stage in France's preparations for the World Cup. The selected players have joined the squad at Clairefontaine to prepare for the competition, with a condensed schedule before their departure for North America.
The French team still has one last friendly match to play against Northern Ireland on June 8 in Lille, before fully turning its attention to the World Cup.
Senegal, Iraq, Norway: the schedule for the French national team
France will play in Group I. Their opening match is scheduled for June 16 against Senegal in New York/New Jersey. They will then face Iraq on June 22 in Philadelphia, followed by Norway on June 26 in Boston.
The match against Norway will notably pit France against Erling Haaland's team, announced as one of the most anticipated opponents of this first round.
