Paris (France) (AFP) – Kylian Mbappe will spearhead France at the World Cup after coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday announced his 26-man squad for this summer's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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Deschamps, who guided France to World Cup glory in 2018 and will leave his role after the 2026 edition, included few surprises.
"It's a squad. Not necessarily the 26 best players. It's about balance and how the team comes together," Deschamps told French TV channel TF1.
