Coach Sylvain Ripoll announced his 18-man squad who will take part in the Tokyo Games and Mbappe was left out.
Included in the list, however, are the in-demand Eduardo Camavinga who is rumored to be wanted by Arsenal, Real Madrid, Manchester United, and a host of European football clubs, plus Tigres teammates Andre-Pierre Gignac and Florian Thauvin.
Another inclusion that what not expected in Arsenal teenager center back, Willian Saliba, Saliba was signed by Arsenal two years ago and yet to play an official game with the club, he was expected to be given a chance to impress in this preseason but now he is going to miss that chance.
France Olympic Squad for Tokyo Games
Goalkeepers: G. Larssonneur, P. Bernardoni.
Defenders: B. Badiashile, A. Caci, P. Kalulu, C. Michelin, W. Saliba, M. Sarr.
Midfielders: E. Camavinga, M. Caqueret, J. Ikone, T. Savanier, F. Thauvin, L. Tousart.
Forwards: Andre-Pierre Gignac, A. Gouiri, R. Kolo Muani, A. Nordin.