13.07.2026 23:40
N'Golo Kante, who was shown as one of the most important names in the midfield of the French National Team at the beginning of the tournament, has not gotten any playing time in the FIFA 2026 World Cup so far. It was reported that France manager Didier Deschamps does not plan to give the star player any playing time until the end of the tournament.
While the excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues at full speed, a crisis regarding N'Golo Kante is unfolding in the French National Team.
HE DID NOT GET PLAYING TIME IN THE WORLD CUP
Veteran star N'Golo Kante, who was shown as one of the most reliable and important trumps in the midfield of the Roosters before the tournament, has not received a single minute of playing time in the matches played so far.
DESCHAMPS DOES NOT PLAN TO PLAY HIM
This surprising choice by French head coach Didier Deschamps has caused widespread repercussions in the sports community. According to claims leaked from the French press, it was stated that the experienced manager definitely does not plan to give Kante a jersey for the remainder of the tournament in line with his tactical plans. It was mentioned that Deschamps is turning to players with different dynamics in the midfield and has completely left Kante out of even alternative plans.