France’s FIFA World Cup squad has been announced with Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga and Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann omitted in a surprising move. Coach Didier Deschamps said Camavinga’s club season—marked by injuries, strong positional competition, and a disappointing run—cost him a place. Robin Risser and Maxence Lacroix earned unexpected call-ups. France open their campaign on June 16 against Senegal in New Jersey, with Kylian Mbappe expected to be central despite injury concerns.
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.
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