Griezmann and Camavinga Shockingly Dropped from France 2026 World Cup Squad: Full Analysis
Didier Deschamps has stunned football by omitting Antoine Griezmann and Eduardo Camavinga from France's 26-man World Cup squad. We analyze every surprise and what it means for Les Bleus.
Didier Deschamps has made the most ruthless selection call of his tenure, omitting Antoine Griezmann and Eduardo Camavinga from France's 2026 World Cup squad.
The Major Omissions
Antoine Griezmann — France's fourth-most capped player and a 2018 talisman — has been dropped. At 35, his form at Atlético Madrid dipped sharply with just 4 league goals this season. Deschamps cited "the need for freshness and tactical flexibility."
Eduardo Camavinga — The 23-year-old Real Madrid midfielder was expected to be a midfield cornerstone. A difficult season marked by injuries cost him his place. Deschamps was blunt: "His season made him lose his place."
Randal Kolo Muani, Khephren Thuram, and Pierre Kalulu were also cut, signaling a generational shift with 13 first-time World Cup players in the 26-man squad.
Who Made It
Surprise call-ups include uncapped goalkeeper Robin Risser (Lens), Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, and Wolfsburg defender Maxence Lacroix. France open against Senegal on June 16.
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