France World Cup dream don end for 2026 as Spain knock dem out for semifinal. The French team wey Kylian Mbappe captain bin hope to reach third-straight final but Spain defense hold dem down.
Now, France dey look ahead to 2030 World Cup wey go play for Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Uruguay. By dat time, e go be 12 years since France win last title for 2018. For top team, dat one fit feel like drought.
France current squad dey prime with only six players wey reach 30 years or older. But for 2030, ten more players from 2026 roster go turn 30. Kylian Mbappe wey make World Cup debut for 19 for 2018 go be 31 for 2030. Ousmane Dembele wey go turn 30 next year go be 33. Goalkeeper Mike Maignan and midfielder Adrien Rabiot go both be 35 and fit no dey roster.
Some young players go dey prime for next World Cup. Desire Doue wey be second-youngest for 2026 go be 25. Rayan Cherki go be 26. Bradley Barcola and Michael Olise go still dey under 30. France still go be one of best teams for world but dem need younger options to support aging core.
Biggest question na who go replace Didier Deschamps as manager. N'Golo Kante wey go be 39 for 2030 no likely return. Adrien Rabiot, Lucas Digne, Lucas Hernandez, and Brice Samba also no likely dey.
