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France

Quick Overview

World champions in 1998 and 2018 and runners-up in 2022, France are perennial favorites with arguably the deepest talent pool on earth. Captain and superstar Kylian Mbappe leads a side built to win it all again.

Players to Watch
Sources & References
  1. FIFA Men's World Ranking(accessed 2026-05-31)
  2. 2026 FIFA World Cup — Wikipedia(accessed 2026-05-31)