The France national team has secured their spot in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Warren Zaïre-Emery has not yet played a single minute in the competition.

What's happening ?

The midfield hierarchy is very competitive and Warren Zaïre-Emery is being outplayed by other players.

Why is this a problem ?

The absence of Warren Zaïre-Emery on the field is worrying fans and pundits, who believe he would bring more aggression and a higher volume of play.

What does Ludovic Obraniak think ?

Ludovic Obraniak, a consultant for the L'Équipe channel, lamented the fact that Warren Zaïre-Emery has not had more playing time. | Date | Match | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-22 | France - Iraq | 3-0 | The French team won their last match 3-0 against Iraq and are currently on a three-game winning streak.

What's next ?

The French team's next match will be on 2026-09-25 against Turkey. Warren Zaïre-Emery may be hoping to get a chance to play in this match.