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Aurelien Tchouameni to miss France's Round of 16 match due to injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 6:55 AM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Aurelien Tchouameni to miss France's Round of 16 match due to injury
Summary

Aurelien Tchouameni will not play for France in their upcoming Round of 16 match at the FIFA World Cup following muscular discomfort. The Real Madrid midfielder has been pivotal for France during the tournament but was already absent from the recent match against Iraq. Sources suggest that this injury will force coach Didier Deschamps to adjust his lineup, likely starting Manu Kone instead. Tchouameni’s health status remains uncertain, and his absence could impact France’s performance as they aim for success in the tournament.

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Status Watch
  • •Aurelien Tchouameni ruled out for France's next match
  • •Suffers from muscular discomfort affecting participation
  • •Manu Kone expected to fill in for Tchouameni
  • •Tchouameni missed the last match against Iraq
  • •France remains a strong contender in the tournament
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  • 6:55 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid mainstay to miss France’s Round of 16 clash through injury
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France have been the pick of the FIFA World Cup so far this season and have looked like the most dominant side in the competition by some distance.Real Madrid’s players have played an important part...

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