The France national team is facing a new challenge with the injury of Aurélien Tchouaméni. The vice-captain injured his thigh during training and will be out of the match against Paraguay.

What happened?

Aurélien Tchouaméni felt a discomfort in his thigh during training on Friday. The duration of his unavailability is estimated to be around four days.

Who will replace him?

Manu Koné is expected to replace Aurélien Tchouaméni. The probable composition of the France national team 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 adapt and continue to play with determination. The next match against Paraguay will be important for the team's chances of qualification.

Recent results of the France national team: | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-22 | Iraq | 3-0 | The recent form of the France national team is 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss in the last 5 matches. The next match will be against Turkey on 2026-09-25.