Mbappé Leads France Squad for U.S. Friendlies Against Brazil and Colombia
The friendlies are France's final audition before Didier Deschamps names his World Cup squad on May 13.
Overview
- Kylian Mbappé makes the squad after a recent knee layoff and is expected to lead France’s attack.
- Brazil awaits on March 26 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, followed by Colombia on March 29 at Northwest Stadium in Maryland.
- PSG goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier is called up despite losing his starting job at club level.
- Deschamps’ forward pool is stacked, with Rayan Cherki, Hugo Ekitike, Michael Olise, Maghnes Akliouche, Marcus Thuram and Randal Kolo Muani among the options.
- Veteran midfielder N’Golo Kanté remains in the group alongside regulars such as Eduardo Camavinga, Aurélien Tchouaméni and Adrien Rabiot.