France announced a youthful, reshaped roster for the 2026 Volleyball Nations League, marking a significant transition under coach Andrea Giani.
Only four members of the Olympic gold medal-winning team from Paris remain in the 20-player squad: captain Antoine Brizard, Trevor Clevenot, Theo Faure and Timothee Carle.
Former captain Benjamin Toniutti has retired from international volleyball, while veterans Earvin Ngapeth and Jenia Grebennikov are not part of the squad this summer.
Among the new faces are brothers Hilir Henno and Mathis Henno after strong seasons in Poland. Antoine Pothron also earned selection following his campaign with PGE GiEK Skra Bełchatów.
Veteran opposite Stephen Boyer returns after missing the Paris Olympics squad.
Roster
Setters: Antoine Brizard, Thomas Gill, Amir Tizi-Oualou
Outside hitters: Timothee Carle, Trevor Clevenot, Hilir Henno, Mathis Henno, Antoine Pothron, Thomas Pujol
Opposites: Stephen Boyer, Theo Faure, Nathan Feral
Middle blockers: Mousse Gueye, Francois Huetz, Daniel Iyegbekedo, Joris Seddik, Simon Magnin, Haukea Mare
Liberos: Benjamin Diez, Luca Ramon
