Who is Bradley Barcola? France winger starring at FIFA World Cup 2026

By Dilpreet

Dilpreet has been covering football since 2020 and writing for Khel Now since 2025, covering World Football with a sharp perspective and a genuine passion for the game.

Published at :July 1, 2026 at 4:14 AM

Modified at :July 1, 2026 at 4:54 AM

30 June 2026, USA, East Rutherford: Soccer, Men, 2026 World Cup, France vs. Sweden, Knockout Stage, Round of 16, New YorkNew Jersey Stadium, Bradley Barcola (France) celebrates after scoring the goal that made it 20. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with FIFA regulations, these images may be used exclusively for editorial purposes. Commercial use is prohibited. Furthermore, no video-like sequences may be created, and no alterations may be made to the image, either in the foreground or the background. Photo: Tom Weller/dpa (Photo by Tom Weller/picture alliance via Getty Images)

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The forward has scored two goals in the flagship tournament.

For their round of 32 clash, the France national football team went head-to-head against the Sweden national football team. This 2026 FIFA World Cup clash took place at the New York-New Jersey Stadium.

France are one of the favourites to win the mega competition this year alongside Spain and England. Defending champions Argentina are also showing signs of another top campaign. Les Bleus, with their star-studded lineup, have reached the knockout stage this year as well. They will be looking to reach the further stages with a similar approach.

Didier Deschamps’ men won all of their group stage games this year and have now taken down Sweden to secure a spot in the round of 16. They are showing no signs of slowing down and are looking strong contenders to win the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Bradley Barcola Profile

Bradley Barcola #12 of France celebrates after scoring (Courtesy: Getty)

Age: 23
Position: Left-Winger
Club: Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)

Bradley Barcola was born on September 2, 2022, in Lyon, France. With his interest in football at a young age, he joined the youth academy of Olympique Lyonnais. He was a part of every youth age group at the Ligue 1 club. With technical quality, acceleration and confidence in one-on-one situations, his performances on the field were quite noticeable.

Before making his senior debut for the France national football team, he represented them at a youth level along with the likes of Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé and Michael Olise. He played his first game for the senior French side in 2024.

He is playing a crucial role for Les Bleus at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Bradley Barcola has scored two goals in four games at the mega competition and will continue to be an important asset in the final third for his side.

During the 2021-22 season, he made his senior debut for Lyon, but his true potential was seen during the 2022-23 season. Barcola was then ultimately signed by the French giants PSG in 2023 and became their 500th player to make a first-team appearance.

Which club does Bradley Barcola play for?

The 21-year-old plays for the Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain.

Where and how to watch FIFA World Cup live stream in India?

Fans will be able to view the matches live on the Zee5 app and website.

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Dilpreet

Dilpreet is a dedicated football writer with a keen eye for World Football. As a proud Real Madrid fan, we believe his work reflects the same ambition and precision. Since joining Khel Now in 2025, he has crafted stories beyond scores, diving into tactics, culture, and emotion. With a strong background in content writing, he blends clarity with creativity, always aiming to bring the beautiful game closer to readers.