Attacking threat
Kylian Mbappé
Kylian Mbappé is one of the headline names carrying the biggest end-product burden for France.
Star players and roles
Midfield control
Aurelien Tchouameni
Aurelien Tchouameni gives France balance through the middle and sets the tempo when matches tighten up.
Defensive backbone
William Saliba
William Saliba anchors the spine of the side and helps define how secure France look without the ball.
Name & number printing
Get the France shirt with a player name
Amazon UK and Sports Direct both stock the France 2026 home shirt. Most sellers offer official name & number printing at checkout for around £10–£15 extra.
Shirt history snapshot
2018 · Nike
Minimal, authoritative, and perfectly timed for a young champion team.
2022 · Nike
Deep navy with gold crest detailing, built for late-stage tournament nights.
2026 · Nike
Current-cycle France shirt and the next chapter for Les Bleus.
FAQ
Who is in the France squad for the 2026 World Cup?
France's key names for the 2026 World Cup include Kylian Mbappé, Aurelien Tchouameni, William Saliba, with Didier Deschamps as head coach. Full 26-man squads are confirmed by federations in the days before the tournament — this page tracks the leading players and storylines.
Who is the France head coach at the 2026 World Cup?
Didier Deschamps leads France into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as confirmed in the Guardian's June 2026 squad guide.
Does this France squad page include shirt history as well as players?
Yes. The squad page also includes a short shirt-history section so readers can connect the current team to the wider World Cup kit story.