The big summer meeting (June 14-July 14) for the Blues is still far away, but it is already in the mind of Didier Deschamps. And in terms of preparation, we are starting to see things much more clearly. If the next friendly matches will take place in March, on the 23rd against Germany in Lyon and on the 26th against Chile in Marseille, the famous list of 23 should be revealed on May 15 or 16 on the 8 p.m. news on TF1 by the coach. A habit for the latter, who had done this before the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
A French group which could include reservists, in the event of physical problems and last minute packages. For the Qatari World Cup, France had lost a plethora of elements (Maignan, Kimpembe, Kanté, Pogba, Nkunku then Hernandez and Benzema) and in mid-May, not all the championships will be finished. Without forgetting the Champions League final scheduled for June 1 in London, which could concern some French internationals. The vice-world champions, who are favorites for the Euro with Portugal and England, are expected in Clairefontaine on May 27 for the start of preparation. Two friendly matches are planned in Metz on June 5 and in Bordeaux on June 9, against opponents yet to be determined. Due to the Olympics, the Stade de France is no longer available.
In view of their entry into contention against Austria on June 17 at the Euro, the Blues will arrive in Germany from the 12th, as stipulated in the UEFA regulations. Between their match in Bordeaux and the departure for Paderborn, the city which will host them throughout the competition, Kylian Mbappé and his partners will return to Clairefontaine. No internship abroad is planned. Considering the facilities of the national center, and in the desire to control costs, Deschamps does not see the point in changing his plans.
As a reminder, the France team will also face the Netherlands on June 21 before finishing on the 25th against Poland, Estonia, Wales and Finland. Response in March for the identity of the last opponent.