France has officially unveiled its World Cup squad, and as expected, FC Bayern stars Dayot Upamecano and Michael Olise have earned their places. Les Bleus head into this summer's tournament as one of the heavy favorites, with a chance to make history as only the third nation to reach three consecutive World Cup finals—a feat previously achieved by Germany (1974-1982) and Brazil (1994-2002).
Bayern Munich has a proud tradition of contributing to France's World Cup success. Bixente Lizarazu anchored the left flank during the 1998 triumph on home soil, while Corentin Tolisso played a key role in the 2018 victory in Russia. Benjamin Pavard joined the Bavarians a year after his unforgettable goal against Argentina, adding to the club's rich French connection.
For Olise, this marks his first major international tournament—a milestone that comes after an electrifying season with the Rekordmeister. The 24-year-old, who claimed silver at the Paris Olympics, is tipped to be one of the breakout stars of the competition. His creativity and flair could be the X-factor France needs.
Upamecano, meanwhile, brings invaluable experience from the Qatar World Cup, where he featured in five matches—including the full 120 minutes of the classic final against Argentina. The 27-year-old center-back will battle for a starting spot alongside William Saliba and his former RB Leipzig teammate Ibrahima Konate. With depth like that, France's defense looks formidable.
The squad is also sprinkled with Bundesliga talent beyond Bayern. Lucas Hernandez (Bayern) and Maxence Lacroix (Wolfsburg) bolster the backline, while a surprise call-up for Michael Olise's former Crystal Palace teammate adds intrigue after a strong debut with the national team. His club colleague Jean-Philippe Mateta, who impressed during his time at Mainz 05, gets the nod ahead of Randal Kolo Muani—meaning the former Eintracht Frankfurt striker won't get a chance to atone for his infamous miss in the final against Argentina.
France's attack is nothing short of star-studded, featuring current Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembélé and Inter Milan's domestic double winner Marcus Thuram—both of whom have Bundesliga roots with the two Borussias. Adding to the midfield mix is Manu Koné, a former teammate of Thuram at Borussia Mönchengladbach, who provides a solid squad option.
France kicks off their campaign against Senegal in a rematch of the 2002 World Cup opener—a game that will set the tone for what promises to be an exciting tournament run. For fans and fashion-forward supporters alike, this is the perfect moment to gear up in Les Bleus' latest kit and show your pride as the team chases glory.