World Cup 2022: Kylian Mbappe, Karim Benzema Lead France’s Squad As Didier Deschamps Unveils List

• France national team Head Coach Didier Deschamps has announced a 25-man squad for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar
• Deschamps is going with a new-look midfield following injuries to his top lieutenants N'Golo Kante and Paul Pogba
• Fresh from winning the coveted Ballon d'Or, Karim Benzema is set to partner Kylian Mbappe upfront for Les Bleus

Didier Deschamps has officially unveiled his team that will defend the World Cup title in Qatar.

As expected, the French squad is star-studded, with top talent like Kylian Mbappe, Karim Benzema and Antoinne Griezmann headlining the squad.

France beat Croatia in the 2018 World Cup final in Russia and will be hoping lightning can strike twice in Qatar. Les Bleus face Australia, Tunisia and Denmark in group stage action.

Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has also been included, despite picking up an injury a few days ago. PSG's Presnel Kimpembe is also in the squad despite his fitness issues this season.

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The only surprise omission is that of Real Madrid's full-back Ferland Mendy. It was also interesting to note that Deschamps has gone with 25 players, one less than the maximum he is allowed to pick.

The full French squad:

Goalkeepers: Alphonse Areola, Hugo Lloris, Steve Mandanda

Defenders: Lucas Hernandez, Théo Hernandez, Presnel Kimpembe, Ibrahima Konaté, Jules Koundé, Benjamin Pavard, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Raphaël Varane

Midfielders: Eduardo Camavinga, Youssouf Fofana, Mattéo Guendouzi, Adrien Rabiot, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Jordan Veretout

Attackers: Karim Benzema, Kingsley Coman, Ousmane Dembélé, Olivier Giroud, Antoine Griezmann, Kylian Mbappé , Christopher Nkunku.

Switzerland announce World Cup squad

Sports Brief has also reported that Switzerland have announced their squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, with Newcastle United defender Fabian Schar and Arsenal star Granit Xhaka making the list.

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Xhaka, who has been impressive this season for the Gunners, is expected to captain the Swiss national team in their campaign in the Gulf state.

According to the official statement on the Swiss Football Twitter account, Manuel Akanji, Remo Freuler and Denis Zakaria also made the final list of players seeking to dethrone France.