France announces World Cup squad with sitcom-style video

France unveils World Cup squad: When France’s staff arrives for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in June, it is going to be to Boston lodging.

The European powerhouse is about to remain on the 4 Seasons Lodge Boston and train at Bentley University in Waltham. The French staff will then play Senegal at MetLife Stadium on June 16, Iraq on June 22 at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Monetary Area, after which Norway at Gillette Stadium (often called “Boston Stadium” by FIFA) on June 26.

Having reached the ultimate of the final two males’s World Cups (and having received in 2018), France stays in possession of one of the crucial gifted rosters within the event. The staff’s attacking setup alone — fielding gamers like Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise, and Ousmane Dembélé — is arguably the perfect on this planet.

One of many ironic issues for French nationwide staff supervisor Didier Deschamps is trimming his roster all the way down to the utmost allowed squad measurement for a World Cup (26 gamers).

On Thursday, France unveiled its squad for the World Cup (and the gamers who will probably be coming to Boston) in a video styled like a U.S.-themed sitcom intro.

Diners, barbecue, and even the inevitable visitors jams had been amongst issues that acquired shoutouts:

𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒄𝒖𝒏 𝒂 𝒖𝒏 𝒓𝒐̂𝒍𝒆 𝒂̀ 𝒋𝒐𝒖𝒆𝒓 🇫🇷🌎

Voici nos 26 Bleus qui représenteront la France à la 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐞 𝐝𝐮 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ! 🔥#FiersdetreBleus pic.twitter.com/CqKUzJpSK0

— Equipe de France ⭐⭐ (@equipedefrance) May 14, 2026

The “Clear Fountain” naming of the fictional city is an American-ized reference to the French nationwide staff’s coaching heart the place it develops its gamers, Clairefontaine.

As for the squad itself, it instantly locations France within the dialog as potential winners. Something wanting a late-stage run within the knockout spherical will probably be seen as a disappointment.

A number of notable gamers like Lens winger Florian Thauvin, Tottenham’s Randal Kolo Muani, and Actual Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga had been omitted from the ultimate squad.

Right here’s the total roster:

Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan, Brice Samba, Robin Risser.

Defenders: Lucas Digne, Malo Gusto, Lucas Hernández, Theo Hernández, Ibrahima Konaté, Jules Koundé, Maxence Lacroix, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano.

Midfielders: N’Golo Kanté, Manu Koné, Adrien Rabiot, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Warren Zaïre-Emery.

Forwards: Maghnes Akliouche, Bradley Barcola, Rayan Cherki, Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise, Marcus Thuram.

Trivia: What legendary French star and World Cup winner performed his last skilled recreation at Gillette Stadium within the 2014 MLS Japanese Convention Finals?

(Reply on the backside)

Trace: He made his skilled debut for Monaco.

Scores and schedules:

The Purple Sox misplaced to Phillies 3-1 on Thursday. Boston begins a three-game sequence in opposition to the Braves in Atlanta tonight at 7:15 p.m.

Legacy FC face Bay FC tonight in San Jose at 10 p.m.

And the Revolution host Minnesota United at Gillette Stadium on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

Extra from Boston.com:

The Patriots’ 2026 schedule announcement: New England rolled out its slate of video games with a Six Flags-themed video (together with a small Drake Maye cameo).

On at the present time: In 1894, a hearth that began within the bleachers of the South Finish Grounds ballpark finally displaced virtually 2,000 folks within the Boston neighborhood and destroyed a number of buildings.

The consequence for the house staff (the Boston Beaneaters) was the destruction of the town’s authentic iconic ballpark. The spires of what had been described as a “cathedral-like grand stand” had been fully destroyed within the hearth. A brand new floor can be constructed, however (as a result of not having sufficient insurance coverage protection) it might be a extra modest development.

Day by day spotlight: Take pleasure in this totally unbelievable little bit of talent from Mitch Marner to attain for the Golden Knights in a series-clinching 5-1 win over the Geese.

Trivia reply: Thierry Henry