This Tuesday, the French national team will play its 2026 World Cup Round of 32 match against Sweden at 11:00 PM CET at MetLife Stadium. The match involves five Paris Saint-Germain players, all French: Lucas Hernandez, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Désiré Doué, Bradley Barcola, and Ousmane Dembélé. RMC Sport confirms the lineup reported in the press this Tuesday.
Mbappé
Barcola – Olise – Dembélé
Rabiot – Tchouaméni
Digne – Saliba – Upamecano – Koundé
Maignan.
It is a highly credible lineup, reported by several media outlets. There is little room for doubt, given that these sources are often quite accurate regarding head coach Didier Deschamps’ selections. It also aligns with what we have seen since the start of the competition. That said, “surprises” remain possible—such as Manu Koné in midfield or Désiré Doué on the left wing. The squad boasts excellent options, so changes are still conceivable. Certainty will only come with the official announcement, about an hour and a half before kickoff.
