By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
France announced a 14-player roster for the upcoming FIBA World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers on Monday, featuring Elie Okobo and Jaylen Hoard for the second half of the international window.
Currently sitting at 1-1 in Group G, Les Bleus are gearing up for the second window, which includes a home-and-away series against Hungary. The first clash takes place at Szombathely’s Schaeffler Arena Savaria on February 27, followed by a matchup at Le Mans’ Antares on March 1.
Of the 14 players selected by head coach Frederic Fauthoux, 11 will begin training camp on Monday, February 23, in Nanterre. Sylvain Francisco is set to join on Thursday, February 26, following Zalgiris’ Round 29 game in the 2025-26 EuroLeague Regular Season. Fellow EuroLeague standouts Okobo and Hoard will arrive on Saturday, February 28, following the first game against Hungary.
The list also includes a newcomer to the senior national team, Nathan De Sousa, while youngsters Hugo Yimga Moukouri and Talis Soulhac will serve as practice partners.
La liste des 14 joueurs sélectionnés par Frédéric Fauthoux pour la prochaine fenêtre de qualification des Bleus 🇫🇷 ! 📋
ℹ Elie Okobo et Jaylen Hoard intègreront le groupe le 28 février 2026 au Mans.
Hugo Yimga Mokouri et Talis Soulhac sont également convoqués en tant que… pic.twitter.com/ehTj8DbDpm
— Équipes de France de Basket (@FRABasketball) February 9, 2026
List of players called up by France
- Gerald Ayayi (Cholet)
- Axel Bouteille (Buducnost VOLI)
- Nathan De Sousa (Cholet)
- Mathis Dossou-Yovo (Nanterre 92)
- Sylvain Francisco (Zalgiris)
- Jaylen Hoard (Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv)
- Paul Lacombe (Nanterre 92)
- Amath M’Baye (Paris)
- Bodian Massa (LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne)
- Adam Mokoka (JL Bourg)
- Amine Noua (Aris Betsson)
- Elie Okobo (AS Monaco)
- Yves Pons (MoraBanc Andorra)
- Benjamin Sene (Nanterre 92)
In a six-game schedule against Belgium and Finland, beyond Hungary, France seeks a berth in the second and final Qualifiers stage via one of the top three seeds.