Warren Zaïre-Emery has requested a meeting with Didier Deschamps during the 2026 World Cup, according to L'Equipe. The PSG midfielder, who played only 19 minutes against Morocco in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals and 90 minutes in the third-place match, wants to understand how to secure more playing time.
Why this meeting matters
The player, frustrated by limited game time, seeks to identify areas for improvement to become a regular starter. This shows his ambition to establish himself in the national team.
Impact on the summer budget
This discussion occurs as France prepares its squad for the 2026 World Cup. Negotiations with players like Zaïre-Emery affect the summer budget, as detailed on our stats page.
Position in the current squad
Zaïre-Emery, 21, fits into a wave of young talents. His meeting with Deschamps could speed up his integration into the expanded squad, as shown on our squad page.
Key dates and next fixture
France faces Germany on June 15, 2026, in their opening group stage match. This game marks the start of intensive preparation for the World Cup.
Final detail
The next match is scheduled for June 15, 2026.
