The soccer world is in shock. This Thursday, Didier Deschamps presented the list of the 26 warriors who will seek glory at the 2026 World Cup, and the absence of Eduardo Camavinga has ignited social networks. Despite his undeniable talent, the French coach was blunt in explaining why the Real Madrid player will not be on the plane.
“He is coming off a difficult season in which he has played less and has had injuries. He’s still young,” Deschamps justified, acknowledging the huge disappointment the madridista must be feeling. It seems that the lack of minutes and physical problems outweighed Camavinga’s hierarchy on this occasion.
France’s list for the 2026 World Cup
𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒄𝒖𝒏 𝒂 𝒖𝒏 𝒓𝒐̂𝒍𝒆 𝒂̀ 𝒋𝒐𝒖𝒆𝒓 🇫🇷🌎
Voici nos 26 Bleus qui représenteront la France à la 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐞 𝐝𝐮 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐𝟔 ! 🔥 #FiersdetreBleus pic.twitter.com/CqKUzJpSK0
– Equipe de France ⭐⭐ (@equipedefrance) May 14, 2026
Kylian Mbappé was not to be missed.
The new Real Madrid star leads a squad full of talent, but with notable absentees.
Kylian was quick to react with a message of pride: “Let’s try to make them proud.”
Alongside him, other familiar faces from the Spanish league such as Tchouaméni (Real Madrid) and Koundé (Barcelona) made the cut.
Deschamps’ last mission
🔴⚽️ Didier Deschamps quittera son poste de sélectionneur après la Coupe du monde
🗣️ “The France team will leave me behind: it has been part of my life for 14 years of affiliation (…) I’ll have a life after that, but I’ll do something else,” he confessed. pic.twitter.com/UjyTWseBqP
– TF1Info (@TF1Info) May 14, 2026
This World Cup is not just any old World Cup for the France coach.
After 14 years at the helm, Deschamps confirmed that the tournament that kicks off on June 11 will be his last competition as coach.
“I feel a particular emotion. I am aware of having done things that were the last,” he confessed, making it clear that his only goal now is to say goodbye in style.
The list also brought surprises in goal with the inclusion of Robin Risser and the confirmation of veterans such as N’Golo Kanté, who is still going strong from the Turkish league.
Deschamps emphasized that he did not necessarily call up the “best 26”, but those who give the best “balance” to the group.
List of those selected by Deschamps.
Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan (Milan/ITA), Brice Samba (Rennes/FRA), Robin Risser (Lens/FRA).
Defenders: Jules Koundé (Barcelona/ESP), Lucas Digne (Aston Villa/ING), William Saliba (Arsenal/ING) Malo Gusto (Chelsea/ING), Lucas Hernandez (PSG/FRA), Theo Hernandez (Al-Hilal/ARS), Ibrahima Konaté (Liverpool/ING), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich/ALE), Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace/FRA).
Midfielders: N’Golo Kanté (Fenerbahçe/TUR), Manu Koné (Roma/ITA), Adrien Rabiot (Milan/ITA), Aurélien Tchouameni (Real Madrid/ESP), Warren Zaïre-Emery (PSG/FRA)
Forwards: Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco/FRA), Rayan Cherki (Manchester City/ING), Ousmane Dembélé (PSG/fra), Désiré Doué (PSG/FRA), Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid/ESP), Michael Olise (Bayern Munich/ALE), Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan/ITA), Bradley Barcola (PSG/FRA), Rayan Cherki (Manchester City/ING), Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace/FRA).
What about you Onnda, do you think it was a mistake to leave Camavinga out or is Deschamps right to prioritize pace of play?
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