France coach Didier Deschamps has announced the final 26-man squad for the upcoming World Cup, leaving out Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga. The team will be led by Kylian Mbappé, with Ousmane Dembélé among the key forwards. France will begin their campaign against Senegal on June 16. Mbappé, currently on 56 international goals, is just one goal behind Olivier Giroud’s national record of 57.

Deschamps told French broadcaster TF1 that the decision was not only about selecting the best players but also maintaining team balance, noting that Camavinga had endured a difficult season. Tottenham forward Randal Kolo Muani was also omitted for similar reasons. The squad includes several young talents such as Michael Olise, Désiré Doué, and Rayan Cherki, while only four members from the 2018 World Cup-winning team remain: Lucas Hernandez, N’Golo Kanté, Mbappé, and Dembélé.

With a mix of youth, experience, and pace, France aims to reclaim the World Cup title under Deschamps’ leadership.