Official France squad for 2026 World Cup includes 4 Serie A players

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Susy Campanale | Last updated May 14, 2026 2:52 PM ET

Didier Deschamps has named four Serie A players in his France squad for the 2026 World Cup, bringing Mike Maignan, Adrien Rabiot, Manu Koné and Marcus Thuram.

The coach announced his final 26-man list for the tournament, which kicks off next month in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

There is Serie A representation in the form of Milan goalkeeper Maignan and his midfield club teammate Rabiot.

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 18: Mike Maignan of AC Milan warms up prior to the Supercoppa Italiana Semi-Final match between SSC Napoli and AC Milan at King Saud University Stadium on December 18, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Abdullah Ahmed/Getty Images)

Roma midfielder Koné made the cut, an impressive surge forward in the pecking order for the man who celebrates his 25^th birthday this weekend.

Also included is Inter striker Thuram, fresh from the Scudetto and Coppa Italia double at club level.

However, his younger brother and Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram is left at home.

ROME, ITALY – JANUARY 10: Manu Kone with his teammates of AS Roma celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Serie A match between AS Roma and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio Olimpico on January 10, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Deschamps has made some unusual decisions for this France squad, leaving out Eduardo Camavinga, Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu, Milan midfielder Youssouf Fofana and former Juve striker Randal Kolo Muani.

Instead, he has called up Jean-Philippe Mateta, who remained at Crystal Palace when he failed a medical in January for a transfer to Milan.

PARIS, FRANCE – MARCH 23: Adrian Rabiot of France looks on before the UEFA Nations League Quarterfinal Leg Two match between Croatia and France at Stade de France on March 23, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images)

France squad for 2026 World Cup

Mike Maignan, Robin Risser Birckel, Brice Samba, Lucas Digne, Malo Gusto, Lucas Hernandez, Theo Hernandez, Ibrahima Konaté, Jules Koundé, Maxence Lacroix, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, N’Golo Kanté, Manu Koné, Adrien Rabiot, Aurelien Tchouaméni, Warren Zaire-Emery, Maghnes Akliouche, Bradley Barcola, Rayan Cherki, Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise, Marcus Thuram

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