William Saliba exits France's semifinal match against Spain due to injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 7:35 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
William Saliba was substituted in the 30th minute of France's World Cup semifinal match against Spain after suffering a muscle injury. The Arsenal defender went down without contact while near midfield, leading to his replacement by Maxence Lacroix. France was trailing 1-0 at the time after a penalty kick by Mikel Oyarzabal gave Spain the lead in the 22nd minute. Saliba had previously acknowledged playing through pain during the tournament, indicating he was not at full fitness. The outcome of the match remains undetermined as it is still in progress.
- •William Saliba substituted in the 30th minute due to injury.
- •France trails Spain 1-0 at the time of Saliba's exit.
- •Mikel Oyarzabal scored for Spain via penalty kick in the 22nd minute.
- •Maxence Lacroix replaced Saliba in defense.
- •Saliba had mentioned playing through injuries during the World Cup.
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Saliba’s comment after being injured for France will have Arsenal worried
- 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — William Saliba injury update: What happened to star French defender against Spain?
- 7:35 PMYahoo Sports — William Saliba injury update: What we know after France defender subbed off vs. Spain
"William Saliba’s early substitution during France’s defeat to Spain in the World Cup semifinal has raised concerns for Arsenal ahead of the new season.The defender was forced off after only 30 min...
"Here's what we know about William's health after he left the World Cup semifinal match between Spain and France.
"William Saliba was subbed off in the first half of France's World Cup semifinal against Spain due to injury.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 7:05 PMSaliba’s comment after being injured for France will have Arsenal worried
William Saliba’s early substitution during France’s defeat to Spain in the World Cup semifinal has raised concerns for Arsenal ahead of the new season.The defender was forced off after only 30 min...
- Yahoo SportsJul 14, 2026, 8:05 PMWilliam Saliba injury update: What happened to star French defender against Spain?
Here's what we know about William's health after he left the World Cup semifinal match between Spain and France.
- Yahoo SportsJul 14, 2026, 7:35 PMWilliam Saliba injury update: What we know after France defender subbed off vs. Spain
William Saliba was subbed off in the first half of France's World Cup semifinal against Spain due to injury.
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