Deschamps Completes France Squad with Champions Final Players
Six players who featured in Saturday's Champions League final have joined the French national team at Clairefontaine. Their arrival brings the squad to the 26 players selected by Didier Deschamps for the 2026 World Cup.
The final, contested in Budapest, saw Paris Saint-Germain defeat Arsenal. The match provided the six players with high‑level experience ahead of the World Cup preparations.
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The players arrived on Tuesday morning and reported to the training centre in Clairefontaine. The camp focuses on tactical integration and fitness ahead of upcoming international fixtures. Deschamps will oversee the final preparation phase before the squad departs for the World Cup qualifiers. The complete roster now allows the coaching staff to finalize formations and set‑piece routines.