France official news, Manchester City player Schell withdraws from this list of roster due to genetic injury and recruits Liverpool striker Ekitic. It is worth mentioning that this is also the first time that the 23-year-old Ekitic has been selected for the French team.
The French team officially announced:
Due to the torn quadriceps of Sherki, head coach Deschamps decided to recruit Ekitic to be selected for the national team in this issue.
France's latest list
Goalkeepers: Schellier (Paris), Menion (Milan), Samba (Renne)
Defenders: Digne (Villa), Gusto (Chelsea), Lucas Hernandez (Paris), Theo Hernandez (Riyadh Crescent), Connate (Liverpool), Conde (Barcelona), Saliba (Arsenal), Yupamecano (Bayern)
Midfielders: Due (Paris), Conne (Ro Mar), Rabiot (Marseille), Joan Ammeni (Real Madrid), Kevren Tulam (Juventus)
Forwards: Akliusch (Monaco), Balcola (Paris), Ekitic (Liverpool), Dembele (Paris), Mbappe (Real Madrid), Olise (Bayern), Toum (Inter Milan)
The French national team will play against Ukraine and Iceland in the World European Preliminary in September, and the group's first place will directly advance to the 2026 World Cup.
