France World Cup squad

Deschamps picked Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga central defenders Raphael Varane and Prensel Kimpembe, but left out standout goalkeeper Mike ...

“You’re not going to sap my morale,” Deschamps told the television presenter when reminded. He’ll do everything to be ready for the 22nd.” Karim knows that the World Cup is very important for him,” Deschamps said. “So hearing my name in the list bings back memories, and now I’m part of it.” Some players have looked tense in recent weeks amid the fear of getting injured close to the tournament. He was a rock in France’s defense when it won the 2018 World Cup. “It hasn’t been the easiest choice. But Maignan — Giroud’s club teammate and the best goalkeeper in Serie A when Milan won the league last season — was left out as he recovers from an ongoing calf injury. “He knows his status.” “We have a huge challenge ahead of us. According to UNHCR, 20 year-old Camavinga was born in a refugee camp in Angola to Congolese parents and grew up in France. 22, and the squad flies to Qatar next Wednesday.