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Ousmane Dembele has become one of the most talked-about names in the France national team squad for the 2026 World Cup, announced on Sunday (31 May 2026).

The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward earned a call-up to Les Bleus after an impressive season at club level.

According to the official FIFA list, Dembele joins the France attacking lineup alongside Bradley Barcola, Rayan Cherki, Desire Doue, Michael Olise, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Marcus Thuram, Maghnes Akliouche, and Kylian Mbappe.

His inclusion strengthens a French attacking unit predicted to be among the most dangerous in the tournament.

With his experience, pace, and ability to use both feet effectively, the 29-year-old has become a vital figure in Didier Deschamps’ tactical system.

Heading into the 2026 World Cup, Dembele arrives with high confidence after helping PSG retain their UEFA Champions League title.

The French club clinched the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League crown after defeating Arsenal in a penalty shootout in the final held at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary, on Saturday (30 May 2026).

In that match, Arsenal took the lead through Kai Havertz’s goal in the sixth minute.

However, PSG equalised via a penalty scored by Dembele in the 65th minute.

The contest ended 1-1 after extra time, before PSG triumphed 4-3 in the shootout.

The victory marked Dembele’s second consecutive UEFA Champions League title with PSG, having also lifted the trophy in the 2024/2025 season.

Ousmane Dembele: Quick Profile

According to Transfermarkt, Masour Ousmane Dembele was born in Vernon, France, on 15 May 1997.

The 29-year-old forward stands 1.78 metres tall and is regarded as one of Europe’s most explosive players.

His ability to play effectively with both feet is one of his key strengths.

In addition to his blistering pace, he excels in one-on-one situations and can operate across multiple attacking positions.

These attributes make Dembele a crucial asset for both PSG and the French national team, particularly as the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches.

Ousmane Dembele’s Career Journey

Dembele began his professional career with Rennes after progressing through the club’s youth academy.

He was promoted to the first team in the 2015/2016 season and quickly caught attention with his dribbling and speed.

His performances earned him a move to Borussia Dortmund in July 2016.

After just one season in Germany, Dembele was signed by Barcelona in August 2017 as one of the most promising young talents in Europe.

During his time at Barcelona, he won three La Liga titles and two Copa del Rey trophies.

After six seasons at Camp Nou, he joined PSG in August 2023.

Since moving to the French capital, Dembele has evolved into one of the world’s top players.

He has helped PSG dominate domestic competitions and secure back-to-back UEFA Champions League titles in the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 seasons.

Honours and Achievements

Dembele’s remarkable career is highlighted by numerous team and individual accolades.

With the French national team, he lifted the 2018 FIFA World Cup trophy and finished as runner-up in the 2022 edition.

Individually, Dembele claimed the 2025 Ballon d’Or and The Best FIFA Men’s Player 2025 award.

He was also named UEFA Champions League Player of the Season 2024/2025 and won the Ligue 1 Player of the Season award twice, in 2024/2025 and 2025/2026.

At club level, Dembele has collected two UEFA Champions League titles, six domestic league trophies across France and Spain, and several domestic cup honours.

Ousmane Dembele’s 2025/2026 Season Statistics

Dembele maintained consistent form throughout the 2025/2026 season with PSG.

In Ligue 1, he recorded 10 goals and 7 assists in 22 appearances. In the UEFA Champions League, he contributed 8 goals and 2 assists from 13 matches.

Additionally, he scored once each in the Coupe de France, Trophee des Champions, and UEFA Super Cup.

These statistics underline that Dembele remains one of Europe’s most productive forwards and is expected to be a key figure for France’s campaign to reclaim World Cup glory in 2026.