France are expected to make a sensational appearance at the next World Cup in 2026.
Didier Deschamps’ chosen ones lost the final in ‘Qatar 2022’ on penalties in the December 18 challenge against Argentina.
It is reported that Zinedine Zidane is the favorite to lead the new team of stars in the World Cup that will take place in Canada, Mexico and the United States of America.
Karim Benzema has already retired from the national team, while by then, names such as Hugo Lloris, Raphael Varane, Antoine Griezmann and Olivier Giroud are also expected to leave. On the other hand, footballers like Jules Kounde and Ousmane Dembele will have to fight to keep their place in the team.
SunSport has made an analysis of what the French representative could look like at the 2026 World Cup:
Goalkeeper: Mike Maignan (AC Milan), 27 years old
Right back: Benjamin Pavard (Bayern Munich), 26 years old
Center back: Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), 23 years old
Center back: William Saliba (Arsenal), 21 years old
Left back: Theo Hernandez (AC Milan), 25 years old
Central midfielder: Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), 22 years old
Central midfielder: Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid), 20 years old
Right winger: Randal Kolo Muani (Eintracht Frankfurt), 24 years old
Attacking midfielder: Christopher Nkunku (RB Leipzig), 25 years old
Left winger: Marcus Thuram (Borussia Monchengladbach), 25 years old
Striker: Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain), 23 years old