The French national team has secured 7 spots for the World Cup, scoring a total of 99 goals.

Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele remain key figures in the French national team's strategy as Didier Deschamps starts shaping the core lineup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

France continues to be a dominant force in world football. They won the World Cup in 1998 and 2018, and reached the finals in 2006 and 2022. Under Deschamps, the French team has consistently appeared in World Cup finals and has maintained a top position in the FIFA rankings. Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, France ranks third globally, only behind Argentina and Spain.

In the UEFA qualifiers, France secured their World Cup spot impressively by finishing first in their group. Mbappé is expected to continue leading the attack. The Real Madrid striker has scored 55 goals in 94 international appearances, including 12 at World Cups, an impressive record for a 27-year-old player.

Meanwhile, Dembele, currently playing for Paris Saint-Germain, still plays a vital role thanks to his speed and high creativity. He is regarded as a primary creative force alongside Mbappé in Deschamps’ attacking system.

According to L’Equipe, seven players are almost certain to be included in the 2026 World Cup squad, including Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid), Ousmane Dembele (Paris Saint-Germain), Michael Olise (Bayern Munich), Desire Doue (Paris Saint-Germain), Rayan Cherki (Manchester City), Bradley Barcola (Paris Saint-Germain), Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool).

Deschamps plans to bring eight forwards to North America, meaning only one spot remains undecided. This final position will be fiercely contested among several quality players such as Marcus Thuram, Randal Kolo Muani, Florian Thauvin, Maghnes Akliouche, Kingsley Coman, Christopher Nkunku, and Jean-Philippe Mateta.

France’s attacking strength is built on players excelling at top European clubs. Mbappé is a key player at Real Madrid, Dembele is crucial at PSG, Olise impresses at Bayern Munich, and Cherki is rapidly developing at Manchester City.

Statistically this season, Mbappé has contributed a total of 51 goals and assists (38 goals), Olise has been involved in 41 goal actions (13 goals), Ekitike has 15 goals, Cherki has 9, Dembele 11, Doue 6, and Barcola 7. These figures demonstrate that Deschamps commands one of the most potent and deep attacking units globally, with a combined total of 99 goals.

In the 2026 World Cup, France is placed in Group I alongside Senegal, Norway, and the winner of the playoff between Bolivia, Iraq, or Suriname. With a forward line in peak form and a nearly finalized squad, Les Bleus remain one of the top contenders for the championship.