France Names Euros Squad: Can They Conquer Europe After World Cup Heartbreak?
Fresh off their 2022 World Cup runner-up finish, France has unveiled their 25-man squad for Euro 2024 in Germany. The French enter the tournament as clear favorites, looking to banish the demons of their World Cup defeat and claim another major trophy.
Drawn into Group D alongside Netherlands, Poland, and Austria, France is expected to progress comfortably, likely finishing first or second.
Manager Didier Deschamps has named a squad without major surprises, featuring the majority of their key players. Kylian Mbappé leads the line once again, spearheading France’s attack.
Deschamps’ Squad Breakdown:
- Goalkeepers: Alphonse Areola (West Ham United), Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Brice Samba (Lens)
- Defenders: Jonathan Clauss (Marseille), Theo 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 Griezmann (Atletico Madrid), N’Golo Kanté (Al-Ittihad), 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)
With a strong squad and a point to prove, can France live up to their favorites tag and conquer Europe? Only time will tell.