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Pogba, Griezmann, Mbappe headline France World Cup roster

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International heavyweights France have their 23-man roster for next month’s World Cup in Russia.

Didier Deschamps’ side was paired with Australia, Denmark, and Peru in Group C and are heavy favorites to advance to the knockout stages.

Headlining the roster is Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann, Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, and Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele.

Also being named was Tottenham keeper Hugo Lloris, Monaco playmaker Thomas Lemar, and Real Madrid centerback Raphael Varane.

Two big exclusions from the roster was Arsenal defender Laurent Kocielny who was injured in the Europa League semifinals, and Gunners striker Alexandre Lacazette.

Here is the full 23-man roster for Les Bleus:

Goalkeepers: Hugo Lloris (Tottenham Hotspur), Steve Mandanda (Marseille), Alphonse Areola (PSG).

Defenders: Djibril Sidibé (AS Monaco), Benjamin Pavard (VfB Stuttgart), Raphaël Varane (Real Madrid), Presnel Kimpembe (PSG), Adil Rami (Marseille), Samuel Umtiti (FC Barcelona), Lucas Hernandez (Atletico Madrid), Benjamin Mendy (Manchester City).

Midfielders: Paul Pogba (Manchester United), N’Golo Kanté (Chelsea FC), Corentin Tolisso (Bayern Munich), Blaise Matuidi (Juventus), Steven N’Zonzi (Sevilla), Thomas Lemar (AS Monaco).

Forwards: Kylian Mbappé (PSG), Olivier Giroud (Chelsea FC), Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid), Ousmane Dembélé (FC Barcelona), Nabil Fékir (Lyon), Florian Thauvin (Marseille).

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  1. No one is talking about France but they’re my pick to win it all. They have more talent on their roster top to bottom than any other team in the tournament.

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    • Germany! You can not deny the talent France has to pull from. France will be a force in the WC.
      France is the closest to the US demographically in the amount of dual nationals they can pull from and countries attractive to immigrants. The biggest difference is the French system puts the third most professional footballers behind Argentina and Brazil.

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    • There isn’t, but they often find a creative way to flame out in tournaments like the 2010 WC or even the 2006 final. Honestly, they could bring their second 23-man roster and be able to waltz through this group. I’m hopeful Deschamps can keep them focused.

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