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2 June 2026 Jake, 161 min read

Kit of the Day #9: France — Mbappe and Les Bleus Back for Another Run

France lost the 2022 final on penalties. They want it back. Mbappe in his prime, a stacked midfield, and a squad that can absolutely win the whole thing. Day 9 of Kit of the Day.

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Maybe the deepest squad in the tournament

France have reached the final at two of the last three World Cups. Mbappe is in his prime. The midfield is the strongest in international football. They sit in Group I with Norway, Senegal and an intercontinental playoff winner — group of death, but France should still top it.

The design

Elegant navy Nike home shirt with subtle tricolour details and elite-level polish. The crest is the FFF mark with the rooster sitting proud. Paired with white shorts and red socks. One of the most premium-feeling kits in the tournament. The away kit (white) is also one of the best releases of the cycle.

Who to watch

Kylian Mbappe the biggest name in football, captain, and tournament headline. Aurelien Tchouameni anchoring midfield. William Saliba elite at the back. Add Camavinga, Theo Hernandez, Ousmane Dembele, and Marcus Thuram. Genuinely no weak spots anywhere.

Why you should care

The Mbappe name shirt is going to be the single best-selling football shirt of 2026. France in navy looks elite on TV. If you want a tournament favourite’s shirt to wear to the pub for every game, this is the one.

Buy and read more

Shop the kit on the France buy page. Tomorrow: Brazil. Full countdown.

Written by

Jake

Football kit obsessive · 16 · writes for Footy Kits Battle

Jake has been collecting football shirts since he was nine and reviewing them on Footy Kits Battle since the 2026 World Cup cycle started. His takes lean opinionated, his loyalties shift weekly, and his mum has banned any new kit purchases until at least August.

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