France Name 26-Man Squad Without Griezmann and Camavinga: Full Analysis

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.

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.

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.