Analyst note
2022 finalists. Mbappe, Dembele, Barcola, Thuram. Depth unmatched. CO-FAVOURITE.
Key player
Kylian Mbappe
Difficulty · Moderate
← Group IForge's projected XI — not a confirmed lineup.
UEFA · Group I
France
FIFA #3
UEFA Qual
Final (lost)
Implied 18.2%
★★★★★Analyst rating
Projected XI
Shape on paper
4-2-3Deep dive
Contender breakdown
Deep dive
Contender breakdown
Qualification record
W7 D1 L2
Nations League
Winners 2024-25
Starting XI
Maignan; Koundé, Saliba, Upamecano, T.Hernandez; Tchouaméni, Rabiot/Nkunku; Dembélé, Mbappé, Barcola/Thuram
Injury concerns
Mbappe (thigh, managed). Ekitike (Achilles – OUT). Camavinga omitted by coach
Squad watch
Players to watch
Kylian Mbappe
ST/LW · Real Madrid · Age 27
★★★★★Impact- Caps
- 96
- Intl goals
- 56
- Club 25-26
- 42 goals La Liga; UCL QF exit; CL injury (thigh)
- Fitness
- Minor concern – thigh (managed)
- WC 2022
- 8 goals – Player of Tournament finalist
Ousmane Dembele
RW/LW · Paris Saint-Germain · Age 28
★★★★☆Impact- Caps
- 52
- Intl goals
- 12
- Club 25-26
- L1 winner; CL winner; 16 goals; Ballon d'Or
- Fitness
- Fully fit – best ever season
- WC 2022
- Was excellent before injury 2022