Team: France

France enter 2026 as one of the genuine favorites to win the tournament for a third time. The runners up from Qatar, where they fell to Argentina in one of the greatest finals in World Cup history, are determined to go one step further. Kylian Mbappe leads the attack with the pace and finishing ability that makes him the most dangerous forward in the world on his day. Antoine Griezmann provides craft and experience behind him. France have remarkable depth across every position and an experienced coaching staff under Didier Deschamps who knows exactly what it takes to win this tournament.

Les Bleus were the second European team to secure qualification, claiming top spot in Group F with a 4-0 win over Ukraine at the Parc des Princes, where Kylian Mbappe scored twice.