France's World Cup squad: 11 returnees from 2018, Saliba and Varane in

France is once again bursting with talent.

Head coach Didier Deschamps unveiled the provisional squad he'll bring to Qatar in search of France's third World Cup title.

Four years after Les Bleus lifted the World Cup trophy in Russia for the first time since 1998, Deschamps once again had the pleasure of choosing from an absurdly deep talent pool.

Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe was perhaps the easiest selection for Deschamps. He's only gotten better since starring for France in Russia, where he scored four goals in his first World Cup. He will be joined by 2022 Ballon d'Or winner and Real Madrid star Karim Benzema in France's star-studded attack.

In total, Deschamps recalled 11 players who were on France's World Cup-winning side in 2018.

Veteran defender Raphael Varane was among the returnees and was named to the squad despite being sidelined with a hamstring injury suffered with Manchester United in October. Meanwhile, William Saliba will have a chance to make his World Cup debut after being rewarded for his efforts this season at Arsenal.

Despite an embarrassment of riches to choose from, Deschamps conceded that the selection process wasn't easy. He lamented the numerous injuries to important players such as 2018 Word Cup winners N'Golo Kante and Paul Pogba.

Les Bleus open their World Cup defense against Australia in Group D on Nov. 22 before matches against Denmark and Tunisia.

France's World Cup squad

Goalkeepers: Hugo Lloris (Tottenham Hotspur), Steve Mandanda (Rennes), Alphonse Areola (West Ham United)

Defenders: Lucas Hernandez (Bayern Munich), Theo Hernandez (AC Milan), Presnel Kimpembe (Paris Saint-Germain), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), Jules Kounde (Barcelona), Benjamin Pavard (Bayern Munich), William Saliba (Arsenal), Raphael Varane (Manchester United), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich)

Midfielders: Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid), Youssouf Fofana (Monaco), Matteo Guendouzi (Marseille), Adrien Rabiot (Juventus), Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), Jordan Veretout (Marseille)

Forwards: Karim Benzema (Real Madrid), Kingsley Coman (Bayern Munich), Ousmane Dembele (Barcelona), Olivier Giroud (AC Milan), Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid), Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain), Christopher Nkunku (RB Leipzig)