First selected! French team official: Scher s genetic injury withdraws from this issue, Ekitic is the first to be selected

Sports     10:43pm, 31 August 2025

The official news of the French team, Scher's genetic injury was withdrawn from this issue's list, and Ekitic was selected.

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.