The France team is dominated by players born in France, with 99 players out of 1248 selected for the World Cup.

What's happening ?

The lists of 48 qualified selections for the World Cup have been communicated to FIFA, and one figure stands out: the number of players born in France.

Why is this important for France ?

Out of the 26 players called up by Didier Deschamps, three were not born on French territory: Michael Olise, Brice Samba, and Marcus Thuram.

What comes next ?

France will face Turkey on September 25, 2026, after their 3-0 win against Iraq on June 22, 2026. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-22 | Iraq | 3-0 | | 2026-09-25 | Turkey | - | And with a recent form of 4W-0D-1L, France is on a three-game winning streak.