France national football team coach Didier Deschamps has announced the final list of 26 players for the upcoming World Cup, which will be played in the United States, Canada and Mexico, French media reported.
Deschamps called up 25 players who had already played for the A team and one new name, goalkeeper Robin Rieser from Lens, who will be the third goalkeeper in the hierarchy.
The biggest surprise on the list is the absence of midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, while defender Maxance Lacroix, who has impressed in recent appearances, has also been called up. Striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is also on the list, while Randal Kolo Mouni has been left out, L'Equipe reported.
France, barring possible injuries, will travel to the World Cup with three goalkeepers, nine defenders, five midfielders and nine attacking players.
France is in Group I at the World Cup with Norway, Senegal and Iraq.
The World Cup is scheduled to take place from June 11th to July 19th in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
The list includes:
Goalkeepers: Majk Menjan (Milan), Robin Rizer (Lans), Bris Samba (Ren)
Defense: Luka Dinj (Everton), Malo Gusto (Čelsi), Luka Hernandes (PSŽ), Teo Ernandes (Al Hilal), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpul), Žil Kunde (Barselona), Maksens Lakroa (Kristal Palas), Vilijam Saliba (Arsenal), Dajo Upamekano (Bajern Minhen)
Midfield: Ngolo Kante (Fenerbahce), Manu Kone (Roma), Adrien Rabiot (Milan), Oreljen Choumameni (Real Madrid), Warren Zaire Emery (PSG)
Attack: Magnes Akliush (Monaco), Bradley Barkola (PSG), Ryan Sharkey (Manchester City), Ousmane Dembele (PSG), Desiree Doue (PSG), Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace), Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid), Michael Oliseh (Bayern Munich), Marcus Thuram (Inter).
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