France : Deschamps names his 26 men to defend World Cup trophy in Qatar

France 2022 WC Squad : France head coach Didier Deschamps has named his final squad list for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar. 

The star-studded list includes expected names like Kylian Mbappe , Karim Benzema , Antoine Griezmann and captain Hugo Lloris.

France won their second FIFA World Cup trophy in Russia during the last edition of the global soccer event in 2018 and will be seeking to defend their crown for the first time ever.

France 2022 WC Squad :

Goalkeepers:

Alphonse Areola (West Ham), Hugo Lloris (Tottenham), Steve Mandanda (Rennes)

Defenders:

Lucas Hernandez (Bayern Munich), Theo Hernandez (AC Milan), Presnel Kimpembe (PSG), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), Jules Kounde (Barcelona), Benjamin Pavard (Bayern Munich), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich), Raphael Varane (Manchester United).

Midfielders:

Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid), Youssouf Fofana (Monaco), Matteo Guendouzi (Marseille), Adrien Rabiot (Juventus Turin), Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), Jordan Veretout (Marseille).

Forwards:

Karim Benzema (Real Madrid), Kingsley Coman (Bayern Munich), Ousmane Dembele (FC Barcelona), Olivier Giroud (AC Milan), Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid), Kylian Mbappe (PSG), Christopher Nkunku (Leipzig).