France announce 25-man squad for Euro 2024; N'Golo Kante & Kylian Mbappe included

Didier Deschamps’s side was eliminated in the Round of 16 last time

Didier Deschamps, the manager of France Football Team, has announced his 25-man squad for the upcoming UEFA Euro 2024 in Germany. Teams could select 27 players, but the two-time European champions chose only 25.

After a heartbreaking final loss to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2022, the French side has a chance of redemption. They are one of the favourites heading into the tournament.

Deschamps men are a part of Group D in Germany along with Austria, Netherlands and Poland. The manager has selected a strong squad for the tournament.

N’Golo Kante returns to the squad after a lengthy absence. The midfield is full of youngsters, including PSG’s teenager, Warren Zaire-Emery, He is heading into his first major tournament in France’s colours.

Kylian Mbappe will lead the attack alongside fellow 2018 World Cup winner, Olivier Giroud. Kingsley Coman and Ousmane Dembele will add a bit of pace to the wings. Italian champions Marcus Thuram will also travel to Germany.

The defence will be an area to look forward to in the tournament. Arsenal‘s William Saliba will travel along with big names like Jules Kounde, Theo Hernandez, Konate, Pavard and a few others.

The French team reached the 2016 finals but lost to Portugal. They last won the competition in 2000. This is a chance for this young side to make a mark and establish themselves in Europe.

Deschamps’s men will play Austria in their first match in Dusseldorf. Their next test will be against the Netherlands in Leipzig. France play their final group game against Poland at the Signal Iduna Park.

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France’s 25-man squad for Euro 2024

Goalkeepers: Alphonse Areola (West Ham), Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Brice Samba (Lens)

Defenders: Jonathan Clauss (Marseille), Théo Hernandez (AC Milan), Ibrahima Konaté (Liverpool), Jules Koundé (Barcelona), Ferland Mendy (Real Madrid), Benjamin Pavard (Inter Milan), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich)

Midfielders: Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid), Youssouf Fofana (Monaco), Antoine Griezman (Atlético de Madrid), N’Golo Kanté (Al-Nassr), Adrien Rabiot (Juventus), Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid), Warren Zaïre-Emery (PSG)

Forwards: Bradley Barcola (PSG), Kingsley Coman (Bayern Munich), Ousmane Dembélé (PSG), Olivier Giroud (AC Milan), Randal Kolo Muani (PSG), Kylian Mbappé (PSG), Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan)

𝑽𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝒍’𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒆𝒛, 𝒍𝒂 𝒗𝒐𝒊𝒍𝒂̀ 😍La liste de nos 2️⃣5️⃣ Bleus retenus pour l’Euro 👊#BleuCollectif | #EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/mjYTKouPRn

— Equipe de France ⭐⭐ (@equipedefrance) May 16, 2024

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