Jules Koundé has muscle issue against Northern Ireland but no alarm six days from France’s World Cup opener

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·11 June 2026

Jules Koundé felt a muscle problem against Northern Ireland and was withdrawn, but there was no alarm six days before France’s World Cup opener.

France won 3-1 in Lille on Monday. According to L'Équipe, the right-back asked to come off at the interval because of discomfort.

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Malo Gusto came on for the second half, a change not driven by tactics.

The 27-year-old, capped 48 times, caused no concern 48 hours after the game.

His involvement at Thursday's first training session in the United States, at Bentley University in Boston, will be monitored.

Source: L'Équipe