Create France's World Cup 2026 Squad & Lineup

France lineup graphics for World Cup 2026 matchdays. France bring 2 World Cup titles, 16 previous World Cup appearances, and a 42W 14D 20L World Cup match record.

Latest result

Group I · Match 61

Norway
1:4
France

Norwayvs.France

Venue (EDT)Fri, Jun 26 · 3:00 PMGillette Stadium · Foxborough
France countdown

Next World Cup match in

Next kickoffTue, Jun 30, 5:00 PM EDT

Knockout Stage against Sweden — have your starting XI ready.

Next match

Knockout Stage · Match 77

France
Sweden

Francevs.Sweden

Venue (EDT)Tue, Jun 30 · 5:00 PMMetLife Stadium · East Rutherford
Squad

World Cup 2026 squad

France's 26-player squad for World Cup 2026, captained by Kylian Mbappé, set up in a 4-2-3-1. Drop the starting XI into the builder above to make a lineup graphic.

Goalkeepers

  • 1Brice SambaGK
  • 16Mike MaignanGK
  • 23Robin RisserGK

Defenders

  • 2Malo GustoCB
  • 3Lucas DigneLB
  • 4Dayot UpamecanoRCB
  • 5Jules KoundéRB
  • 15Ibrahima KonatéCB
  • 17William SalibaLCB
  • 19Theo HernándezLB
  • 21Lucas HernándezCB
  • 26Maxence LacroixLCB

Midfielders

  • 6Manu KonéLM
  • 7Ousmane DembéléRAM
  • 8Aurélien TchouaméniRM
  • 11Michael OliseCAM
  • 12Bradley BarcolaLAM
  • 13N'Golo KantéCM
  • 14Adrien RabiotLM
  • 18Warren Zaïre-EmeryCM
  • 20Désiré DouéLAM
  • 24Rayan CherkiCM
  • 25Maghnes AklioucheCM

Forwards

  • 9Marcus ThuramST
  • 10Kylian MbappéCST
  • 22Jean-Philippe MatetaST
Group standings & fixtures

Group I table & fixtures

Live Group I standings, France's fixtures, and possible Round of 32 matchups at World Cup 2026, updated as results come in.

Group IPWDLGFGAGDPts
1France3300102+89
2Norway320187+16
3Senegal310286+23
4Iraq3003112-110
World Cup history

France's title years

France have played 73 World Cup matches from 1930-2022, scoring 136 and conceding 85. France won the World Cup in 1998 and again in 2018, with their first tournament dating back to 1930.

Best finish

2x Winner

Won in 1998, 2018.

Appearances

16 Tournaments

First 1930, latest 2022.

Overall record

42W 14D 20L

146 scored, 87 conceded.

YearResultPWDL
2022Runners-up7511
2018Champions7610
2014Quarter-finals5311
Show all 16 tournaments
2010Group stage3012
2006Runners-up7430
2002Group stage3012
1998Champions7610
1986Third place7421
1982Fourth place7322
1978Group stage3102
1966Group stage3012
1958Third place6402
1954Group stage2101
1938Quarter-finals2101
1934Round of 161001
1930Group stage3102
How it works

Four steps, under a minute

From template to downloadable graphic — no design skills needed.

  1. 1

    Start with a France template

    Pick a World Cup-themed layout and use team colors to make the graphic feel matchday-ready.

  2. 2

    Add the France squad or XI

    Enter squad players, starting names, and numbers, set the captain, and keep subs ready for matchday changes.

  3. 3

    Adjust the formation

    Switch between 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1, 3-5-2, and more. Player cards reposition automatically.

  4. 4

    Export for matchday

    Download a high-resolution PNG for Instagram, X, YouTube thumbnails, or fan group chats.

Why TeamCreator

Everything you need, nothing you don't

Built for people who publish lineups every matchday — not once a season.

France's title years

France have played 73 World Cup matches from 1930-2022, scoring 136 and conceding 85. France won the World Cup in 1998 and again in 2018, with their first tournament dating back to 1930.

Editable player cards

Name, number, and position for every player. Rename captain, subs, and staff without digging through menus.

Works on any device

The builder runs in your browser on desktop, tablet, and phone. Start on one, finish on another — your drafts follow you.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Can I build France's World Cup 2026 squad and lineup for free?

Yes. The France World Cup 2026 squad and lineup builder is free — pick a template, add your squad or starting XI, customize the style, and download the roster graphic without signing up.

What is France's World Cup record?

France have 16 World Cup appearances, 76 matches played, a 42W 14D 20L match record, and 146 goals scored. Their best finish is Champions (1st), with 2 world cup titles.

Is this an official France or FIFA tool?

No. TeamCreator is an independent lineup builder for fan content, creators, and teams.

Is this a World Cup team builder, squad maker, or lineup generator?

All three. TeamCreator works as a World Cup lineup builder, squad maker, and formation generator — build a full starting XI or roster graphic for any of the 48 teams and export it in seconds.

Does this work for soccer or football lineups?

Both — football or soccer, it's the same tool. Build a World Cup soccer lineup, starting XI, or squad graphic and export it however you call the game.

Which formations are supported?

Eight 11-a-side football formations: 4-4-2, 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1, 3-5-2, 5-3-2, 5-4-1, 4-5-1, and 3-4-3. Switch between them anytime — players reposition automatically.

Can I customize kits and colors?

Yes. Swap jersey colors, change the pitch background, and style the graphic to match your club, tournament, or content brand. Premium kits are available on paid templates.

What format are the exports?

Lineups export as high-resolution PNG files sized for social platforms — Instagram feed and stories, X, YouTube thumbnails, and print.

Can I use the exports commercially?

Yes, exports from free and paid templates can be used for content, club accounts, matchday graphics, and monetized social posts.

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