The France national team has been dealt a blow with the injury of Aurélien Tchouaméni. The vice-captain injured his thigh during training on Friday and will be out for the match against Paraguay in the World Cup 2026 round of 16 this Saturday in Philadelphia.

What happened?

Aurélien Tchouaméni felt a pain in his thigh during training and was forced to leave the session. Medical examinations revealed an injury that will keep him out for about four days.

Who will replace him?

Manu Koné is expected to replace Aurélien Tchouaméni in the France national team. The probable composition of the team for the match against Paraguay is as follows: | Position | Player | | --- | --- | | Goalkeeper | Maignan | | Defenders | Koundé, Upamecano, Saliba, Digne | | Midfielders | Koné, Rabiot | | Forwards | Dembélé, Olise, Barcola, Mbappé |

What does this mean for the France national team?

The injury of Aurélien Tchouaméni is a blow to the France national team, but the players must now focus on the match against Paraguay. The last result of the France national team was a 3-0 win against Iraq on June 22, 2026. The recent form of the team is 4 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss in the last 5 matches.

Next match

The next match of the France national team will be against Turkey on September 25, 2026.