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Brice Samba named backup goalkeeper for France at World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 5:58 PM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Brice Samba named backup goalkeeper for France at World Cup

Summary

Brice Samba has joined the French national team ahead of the World Cup, fulfilling a dream at 32. The Rennes goalkeeper, selected as a backup behind Mike Maignan, reflects on a career filled with ups and downs since his debut in 2012. Samba first joined the France squad in 2023 and aims to contribute fully, even if he mainly supports Maignan during the tournament. He expressed a desire to share his journey with future generations.

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By the Numbers

•Brice Samba arrives at Clairefontaine with the French squad.
•He describes his career as a series of highs and lows.
•Samba first played in the French Cup in 2012 with Le Havre.
•He joined Rennes after stints at Marseille, Caen, and Nottingham Forest.
•Samba aims to support starting goalkeeper Mike Maignan during the World Cup.

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5:58 PMYahoo Sports — French backup Samba arrives at World Cup by roundabout route

What they're saying

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Picked out for stardom at 18, goalkeeper Brice Samba is finally fulfilling his "dream" and going to the World Cup at 32 after a career he describes as "a series of highs, lows, and then highs again".I describe my career as a series of highs, lows, and then highs again. lh-aml/pb/dmc
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