France 2026 Squad: 42.6% Retained, Fewer Caps Than 2022
Deschamps' 2026 France squad shows 42.6% continuity from 2022, averaging 29.35 caps—down from 34.2. Experience gaps and age parity analyzed.
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Deschamps' 2026 France squad shows 42.6% continuity from 2022, averaging 29.35 caps—down from 34.2. Experience gaps and age parity analyzed.
For the first time since 1986, no Olympique Marseille player made France's WC squad. Didier Deschamps overlooked Benjamin Pavard in his 26-man roster for 2026.
Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Oviedo clinches second in Liga, with Kylian Mbappe returning from injury to assist Jude Bellingham's goal amid fan whistles.
Mateta's two goals in three France caps proved decisive as Didier Deschamps opted for the late bloomer over Kolo Muani in the 26-man 2026 World Cup squad.
PSG will receive their Ligue 1 trophy before warm-up against Paris FC on Sunday after the hosts declined a post-match ceremony due to pre-planned tributes.
France's 2026 World Cup group stage schedule: Senegal (June 16, 21:00 CET, New York), Iraq (June 22, 23:00 CET, Philadelphia), Norway (June 26, 21:00 CET
Didier Deschamps dismisses the resurfaced 2020 Theo Hernandez video as old news, stresses player privacy, and discusses Lucas Chevalier's injury setback.
Lens midfielder Adrien Thomasson, 32, will join Rennes on a free transfer at season's end, reuniting with coach Franck Haise and president Arnaud Pouille.
Adrien Thomasson moves to Rennes on a free transfer, reuniting with Franck Haise. The experienced midfielder bolsters Rennes' squad, altering Ligue 1 dynamics.
France’s 2026 World Cup squad includes zero Olympique de Marseille players, echoing 1986 when OM had just returned from Ligue 2 and was rebuilding.
Didier Deschamps called up Robin Risser as France's No.3 GK, citing his youth and strong season, while injuries hit Lucas Chevalier and Areola lacks minutes.
Jean-Philippe Mateta's France call-up amid injuries brings a classic No.9 with 12 EPL goals. The Crystal Palace man offers a physical alternative for Deschamps.
Maxence Lacroix watches every France squad list on YouTube, hoping Premier League form and FA Cup glory with Crystal Palace earn a first call-up.
Deschamps names his 26-man France squad for the 2025 World Cup, omitting Camavinga while calling up goalkeeper Risser, defender Lacroix and forward Mateta.
The Championship play-off final remains on May 23 for now, but the EFL's spygate hearing by May 19 could force changes. Contingency plans are ready.
Maxence Lacroix could be a late call-up for France's World Cup squad, potentially replacing Eduardo Camavinga, as Deschamps mulls final changes before June 15.
France U17 women's team advanced to the Euro U17 final after edging Norway 3-1 on penalties following a 1-1 draw, setting up a clash with Germany or Spain.
Didier Deschamps reveals France's 26-man World Cup squad on TF1 tonight: Senegal, Norway, and a playoff winner await in group stage; press conference follows.
Real Madrid's electoral process opens as Florentino Pérez, 79, seeks another term after a second straight trophyless season. Enrique Riquelme also considers run
Mjällby won the Swedish Cup final 2-1 against Hammarby, with goals from Stroud and Bergstrom, adding to their league title from last October.