The France team won their last match 3-0 against Iraq on June 22, 2026.

What happened?

Ibrahima Konate, the Real Madrid central defender, was dropped by Didier Deschamps. He was replaced by Maxence Lacroix, the Crystal Palace central defender.

Why is this important for France?

Deschamps' decision to trust Lacroix over Konate could have an impact on the France team's strategy for the 2026 World Cup. Konate had played an important role in the team during qualifying, but he was replaced by Lacroix for the match against Norway.

What comes next?

The France team will face Turkey on September 25, 2026. It will be interesting to see if Deschamps maintains his trust in Lacroix or if Konate regains his place in the team. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-22 | Iraq | 3-0 | | 2026-09-25 | Turkey | -