Les Bleus arrive in North America with the most complete squad in the tournament. Mbappé may finally get his World Cup. France don't just want to win — they expect to. And history suggests they're right to.
The greatest player of his generation and the man France are built around. World Cup winner at 19. Runner-up at 22. He wants the title. In 2026 he gets it — or the world watches him try everything to do so.
The engine of the French midfield. Tenacious, reading the game beautifully, driving forward with purpose. Tchouaméni protects the back four and feeds the attack — he's the fulcrum of how France play.
The glue that holds France's attack together. Technical, creative, the connector between Mbappé's speed and the midfield's control. Griezmann in a World Cup setting is one of football's most complete performers.
Unrivalled squad depth. World-class pace across the attack. Mbappé is almost impossible to stop one-on-one. Strong pressing system. Experience at the highest level — they've been in finals and won them.
Potential ego management — when egos clash in France's camp, focus wavers. Set-piece vulnerability in some matches. Reliance on Mbappé means if he's having an off day, France can look ordinary.
French women football fans are sophisticated and passionate in equal measure — they dress for the occasion, they know the game better than most, and they celebrate victories with an intensity that stays with you. Paris empties into the streets when France win. The atmosphere is electric, intimate and unforgettable. French fans don't just watch football — they live it, and the women who support Les Bleus carry that passion into everything they do.
Meet French Women Who Love Football →Mbappé is the best player in the world. France have the squad depth to handle injuries and suspensions. Their defensive structure is elite and their attacking quality is unmatched. If they avoid the kind of internal conflict that has hurt them in previous tournaments, France are the strongest side in the draw. Our pick: France 2026 World Cup Champions.