The French team has completed their preparations for the November matches in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Ukraine and Azerbaijan at the CNF Clairefontaine training center.

According to a report on the official website of the French Football Federation, coach Didier Deschamps was forced to exclude forward Randal Colr Muani from Tottenham due to an ankle injury. Instead, he called up midfielder Florian Tovena from Lens.

Moreover, yesterday the coach also called up midfielder Kefren Thuram from Turin's Juventus. This recall is linked to injuries sustained by Real Madrid's half-back Eduardo Camavinga, who has issues with his patellar tendon.

Thus, Didier Deschamps now counts on 25 players.

Squad of the French team

Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan («Milan», Italy), Lucas Chevalier («PSG»), Bries Samba («Rennes»).

Defenders: Lucas Digne («Aston Villa», England), Malo Gusto («Chelsea», England), Theo Hernandez («Al-Hilal», Saudi Arabia), Ibrahima Konate («Liverpool», England), Jules Kounde («Barcelona», Spain), William Saliba («Arsenal», England), Dayot Upamecano («Bayern Munich», Germany), Lucas Hernandez («PSG»).

Midfielders: Manu Koné («Roma», Italy), Eduardo Camavinga («Real Madrid», Spain), Michael Olise («Bayern Munich», Germany), N'Golo Kanté («Al-Ittihad», Saudi Arabia), Kefren Thuram («Juventus» Italy), Florian Tovena («Lens»), Warren Zaire-Emani («PSG»).

Forwards: Magnez Akliush («Monaco»), Ryan Sierki («Manchester City», England), Kylian Mbappé («Real Madrid», Spain), Hugo Ekitike («Liverpool», England),  Jean-Philippe Mateta («Crystal Palace», England), Christopher Nkunku («Milan», Italy), Bredley Barkola («PSG»).

Recall that the match of the 5th round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers between France and Ukraine will take place today, November 13 at Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris (kick-off at 21:45 Kyiv time).