Tchouameni misses World Cup match as Kone shines for France
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Aurelien Tchouameni missed France's World Cup group-stage match against Iraq due to physical discomfort. His absence came after he was already expected to be rested. Manu Kone, stepping in for Tchouameni, helped France secure a key victory, ensuring their qualification for the knockout rounds. Kone's performance raises questions about midfield selection for future matches as coach Didier Deschamps considers options going forward.
- •Tchouameni rested due to discomfort before Iraq match.
- •France secures victory, qualifying for knockout stages.
- •Manu Kone delivers strong performance in Tchouameni's absence.
- •Deschamps has more options for midfield selection moving forward.
- •France's tournament continues with growing competition for starting roles.
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"Aurelien Tchouameni remains one of Didier Deschamps’ most trusted midfielders, but France’s recent World Cup outing has added an interesting twist to the battle for places in midfield.The Real Mad...
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