Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta has received his first call-up to the French national team ahead of the October international break.
The 28-year-old has been a key player under Oliver Glasner this season, helping Palace maintain an unbeaten start to their league campaign.
Mateta previously featured for France at youth level, making appearances for both the under-19 and under-21 teams earlier in his career.
He also took part in the Olympic Games as one of the squad’s permitted over-age players. France went all the way to the final before losing to Spain.
France focus on World Cup qualifiers
France will continue their qualification journey for the 2026 World Cup this month. Didier Deschamps’ side have a perfect record in the group stage.
Les Bleus will play Azerbaijan on October 10 before travelling to Iceland for their second fixture three days later.
Mateta will be hoping to earn his debut in either of those matches, with a strong showing possibly boosting his hopes for selection at the World Cup.
Deschamps has named a 23-man squad for these games, mixing experienced internationals with younger talent.
France squad
Goalkeepers: Lucas Chevalier (Paris Saint-Germain), Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Brice Samba (Rennes).
Defenders: Lucas Digne (Aston Villa), Malo Gusto (Chelsea), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), Jules Kounde (Barcelona), Lucas Hernandez (Paris Saint-Germain), Theo Hernandez (Al-Hilal), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich).
Midfielders: Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid), Manu Kone (Roma), Michael Olise (Bayern Munich), Adrien Rabiot (AC Milan), Khephren Thuram (Juventus).
Forwards: Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco), Bradley Barcola (Paris Saint-Germain), Kingsley Coman (Al-Nassr), Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool), Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace), Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid), Christopher Nkunku (AC Milan).
