France officially call up Ibrahima Konate for 2026 World Cup

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Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has been named in France’s squad for this summer’s World Cup. Image Credits: Imago ImagesFrance’s 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup has been named by Didier Deschamps.

Dayot Upamecano has been in excellent form for Bayern Munich, while William Saliba continues to impress for Arsenal.Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate has also been named in the squad despite facing criticism for some of his performances for the Reds this season. Konate has made 27 appearances for France so far.Ibrahima Konate is yet to sign a new contract with the club, with the defender now in the final weeks of his current deal.

However, despite his comments, there has been no official update in recent weeks, leaving the situation unresolved.Below is France’s 26-man World Cup squad in full:Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Robin Risser (Lens), Brice Samba (Rennes). Forwards: Ousmane Dembele (Paris Saint-Germain), Bradley Barcola (Paris Saint-Germain), Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace), Rayan Cherki (Manchester City), Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan), Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco), Desire Doue (Paris Saint-Germain), Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid), Michael Olise (Bayern Munich).𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒄𝒖𝒏 𝒂 𝒖𝒏 𝒓𝒐̂𝒍𝒆 𝒂̀ 𝒋𝒐𝒖𝒆𝒓 🇫🇷🌎Voici nos 26 Bleus qui représenteront la France à la 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐞 𝐝𝐮 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ! 🔥#FiersdetreBleus pic.twitter.com/CqKUzJpSK0— Equipe de France ⭐⭐ (@equipedefrance) May 14, 2026 2026 World Cup france Ibrahima Konate