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Jules Koundé exits match against Northern Ireland with injury concerns eased

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 8:35 AM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Jules Koundé exits match against Northern Ireland with injury concerns eased

Summary

Jules Koundé was substituted at halftime during France's 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland on June 10. The withdrawal was due to muscular pain, but reports indicate there is no serious concern regarding his fitness for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Koundé is expected to be a starting defender for France, as Didier Deschamps prepares the team for a training session in the US on June 15, leading up to their tournament opener against Senegal on June 20. Malo Gusto replaced Koundé in the match.

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Status Watch

•Koundé substituted at halftime due to muscular pain.
•France won 3-1 against Northern Ireland.
•No serious concern for Koundé's fitness reported.
•France trains in the US beginning June 15.
•Opener against Senegal scheduled for June 20.

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8:35 AMYahoo Sports — Concerns eased over injury to France’s Jules Koundé

What they're saying

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Jules Koundé (27) was withdrawn at half-time during France’s 3-1 win over Northern Ireland in Lille on Monday, however, there is no concern regarding the Barcelona defender heading into the FIFA Wo...
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