29.06.2026 20:50
Didier Deschamps, the head coach of the French national team, announced that N'Golo Kanté will not be included in the squad for the match against Sweden due to a knee injury.
In the FIFA 2026 World Cup Round of 32, France National Team, who will face Sweden, had pre-match statements from head coach Didier Deschamps.
''KANTE WILL NOT WEAR THE JERSEY''
The French manager announced that Fenerbahçe player N'Golo Kante will not be able to wear the jersey in the match against Sweden. Deschamps stated in his remarks, "It is uncertain whether N'Golo Kante will play in the Sweden match due to an injury issue. But it is very likely he won't be able to play."
''THERE IS A SERIOUS INJURY IN HIS KNEE''
According to the news in L'Equipe, N'Golo Kante has a serious injury in his knee. Thus, it was stated that the experienced player will not be in the Sweden match squad.