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Deschamps Names France World Cup Squad With Mbappe Dembélé And Shock Risser Call-Up
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Published on 15 May 2026
Best goalkeeper awardearlier this week lands a No 3 berth
Didier Deschamps has unveiled France’s star-studded FIFA World Cup squad, packed with attacking power including Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé and rising talents. The biggest surprise is goalkeeper Robin Risser, rewarded after a breakthrough season with Lens and named Ligue 1’s best goalkeeper earlier this week. Risser joins as the No.3 behind Mike Maignan and Brice Samba. France begin Group I against Senegal, Iraq and Norway in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
- Robin Risser earned a World Cup call-up after Lens breakthrough
- Risser won the best goalkeeper award earlier this week
- He is selected as No 3 behind Mike Maignan and Brice Samba
- France’s attack includes Mbappé, Dembélé, Désiré Doué, Olise, Cherki and Akliouche
- Jean-Philippe Mateta makes the squad, ahead of Randal Kolo Muani
- France are drawn in Group I with Senegal, Iraq and Norway
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