When talking about the upcoming 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup, it is unfair not to talk about the current reigning champions who will defend their title in the tournament against all other 31 top teams from around the globe.
The French national football team is one of the most successful teams in the world. They won the FIFA World Cup two times in 2018 and 1998. The nation also was the runner-up for the title in 2006. They have also won two EUFA European Championship and two FIFA Confederations Cups.
The French squad has qualified for the group stages and will compete to defend their title and retain the championship at hand. Let us take a look at the Top 5 French players to look out for in the 2022 FIFA World Cup from the main squad.
5. Presnel Kimpembe
Playing for the Ligue 1 club Paris-Saint Germain, Presnel Kimpembe is one of the top players to look out for in the upcoming World Cup. He has won 6 League titles with PSG and was also part of the French team that won the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
4. N’Golo Kante
Chelsea’s number 7 and their star central midfielder, N’Golo Kante is also part of France’s national football team and represents the nation in international formats. Kante was an integral part of the squad that won the 2018 World Cup. He has played 53 matches for his country and scored 2 goals.
3. Antoine Griezmann
One of the greatest contributors to the game in France, Antoine Griezmann is their star midfielder. He is the third-highest goal scorer for the country after Thierry Henry and Olivier Giroud. He has played 108 matches and scored 42 goals in them.
2. Karim Benzema
Benzema is the third highest active top goalscorer for the country. He plays for the La Liga club Real Madrid and is their ace striker. He is playing for the nation since 2007 and has played 97 matches and scored 37 total goals.
1. Kylian Mbappe
One of the youngest talents on the team, Kylian Mbappe was an integral part of the squad when France won the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He was just a teenager when he achieved this feat. He would surely be one of the top players to keep your eyes on.
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