A tough decision for Deschamps.
France national team head coach Didier Deschamps has announced that 24-year-old Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga will not be included in the final squad for the 2026 World Cup. Deschamps described the decision as difficult but necessary.
Details: In a recent statement, Deschamps acknowledged the challenges Camavinga faced this season, highlighting his limited playing time and recurring injuries.
“Camavinga not making the World Cup squad? He’s just come off a tough season, with little playing time and frequent injuries. He’s still young. I have to make choices and build the squad. But I can imagine how disappointed he feels tonight,” Deschamps said.
This season, Camavinga participated in 41 matches for Real Madrid, scoring 2 goals and contributing 1 assist. Early in the season, he endured an ankle injury that kept him out of action for nearly two months.