Thauvin, World Cup winner in 2018, recalled by France after six years | OneFootball

The Lens forward, Florian Thauvin, a world champion in 2018, has been called up by France to replace Bradley Barcola, who is sidelined due to an injury, for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers against Azerbaijan and Iceland, announced the French Football Federation (FFF) this Monday.

Thauvin, 32 years old, with 10 matches for the French national team under his belt and one goal scored, has not played for the 'Bleus' since June 11, 2019.

He replaces Barcola on the roster, who has a right thigh injury, according to the FFF.

The absence of Bradley Barcola adds to a series of injuries and absences affecting the attack of the current World Cup runners-up.

Coach Didier Deschamps will not be able to count on Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembélé, nor on Désiré Doué and Marcus Thuram.

Additionally, captain Kylian Mbappé arrived at the training center in Clairefontaine (on the outskirts of Paris) this Monday with discomfort in his right ankle.

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