France Names Squad for Brazil & Colombia Friendlies
Didier Deschamps names expanded France squad, keeps options open for World Cup. Randal Kolo Muani included in France's 27-man squad for Brazil and Colombia friendlies.
Marcus Thuram and Kolo Muani retain spots as France prep for World Cup...
Randal Kolo Muani has been included in France's 27-man squad for their upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Colombia, giving him another chance to secure a World Cup spot. Didier Deschamps, the France coach, has selected Kolo Muani and Maghnes Akliouche to fill the attacking void left by Bradley Barcola, who is out with an ankle injury.
This is Deschamps' final squad announcement before the World Cup, which kicks off on June 11 and runs until July 19. Kolo Muani's recent goal for Tottenham in the Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid has likely boosted his chances of making the cut. Deschamps has opted for an expanded squad, keeping competition open for the World Cup spot.
France coach Didier Deschamps plans to announce his World Cup squad on May 13. The selection comes after a thrilling Champions League match where Kolo Muani scored a timely goal for Tottenham Hotspur in their 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid.
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Kolo Muani is one of nine forwards in a squad that exceeds FIFA's 26-player limit for the World Cup. Deschamps is keeping his options open, allowing competition to continue in the final weeks before the tournament.
Marcus Thuram keeps his spot in the squad despite a relatively quiet scoring streak, with only one goal in the past two months. Akliouche, who's been a regular in the squad since September, remains included as Deschamps weighs his attacking options.
𝐋𝐀 𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐒 𝟐𝟔 𝐁𝐋𝐄𝐔𝐒 𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐋𝐀̀ ! 💙🔥
— Equipe de France ⭐⭐ (@equipedefrance) March 19, 2026
Cap sur les États-Unis avec 2 matchs face au Brésil 🇧🇷 et à la Colombie 🇨🇴
🔜 Rendez-vous lundi à Clairefontaine pour l’arrivée 😄 pic.twitter.com/6YFtbtERdL
Goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier is also in the squad, making him a notable inclusion. Deschamps is clearly keeping an open mind as he prepares for the World Cup.
The PSG goalkeeper has lost his starting spot to Matvei Safonov at club level, but he's been chosen over Robin Risser (Lens) and Jean Butez (Como) for France's US tour.
France's upcoming fixtures include Brazil in Boston on March 26 and Colombia in Washington on March 29. The matches are part of their final preparations before the World Cup squad announcement on May 13.
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