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U20 World Cup - Group E: Preview, squad and schedule for France

Everything you need to know about France's participation in the U20 World Cup

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Victorious only once in 2013, the French national team is set for its fourth consecutive appearance in the U20 World Cup.

Preview of the France U20 team

- This is France’s ninth final tournament, and their fourth in a row.

- Only Argentina (5), the United States (6), and New Zealand (7) have a better record when it comes to consecutive appearances.

- The French were knocked out in the group stage during the 2023 edition.

France U20 qualification method

France earned their spot at the World Cup as runners-up in the U19 Euro.

France U20 squad

Goalkeepers: Justin Bengui (RWDM Brussels), Lisandru Olmeta (SC Bastia), Alexis Mirbach (FC Nantes).

Defenders: Aboubaka Soumahoro (Hamburger SV), Steven Baseya (FC Alverca), Elyaz Zidane (Betis Deportivo Balompié), Bradel Kiwa (AS Monaco U21), Justin Bourgault (Stade Brestois 29), Gady Beyuku (Modena FC).

Midfielders: Rabby Nzingoula (RC Strasbourg Alsace), Ilane Touré (AS Monaco U21), Khalis Merah (Olympique Lyonnais B), Dehmaine Tabibou (FC Nantes), Mayssam Benama (FC Annecy), Darryl Bakola (Olympique de Marseille).

Forwards: Anthony Bermont (RC Lens), Lucas Michal (AS Monaco), Keyliane Abdallah (Olympique de Marseille B), Steve Ngoura (Cercle Bruges), Mathys Detourbet (ESTAC Troyes), Robinio Vaz (Olympique de Marseille), Joan Tincres (AS Monaco).