France Breathes Sigh of Relief as Saliba and Dembélé Return for World Cup | W. Saliba

France can breathe a sigh of relief: William Saliba and Ousmane Dembélé will be available for the 2026 World Cup. The Arsenal defender has alleviated concerns over his back injury.

What happened?

Saliba suffered a back injury that kept him out of action for several weeks. However, Didier Deschamps has confirmed that the player will be ready for the friendly match against Northern Ireland.

Why is this important for France?

The return of Saliba and Dembélé is a boost for the French team, which is looking to qualify for the World Cup quarterfinals. The two players bring a high level of quality to the team and their absence would have been a significant blow.

What comes next?

France will face Northern Ireland in a friendly match before starting the competition against Senegal. The Blues must be ready to face a solid and experienced team.