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Reports Put Camavinga's 2026 France World Cup Spot in Serious Doubt

Injuries, limited minutes, fierce competition leave his place at risk.

Overview

  • Telefoot reports on Sunday, relayed by Spanish outlet AS, that Didier Deschamps is not fully convinced and Eduardo Camavinga could miss France’s 26-man World Cup squad.
  • His Real Madrid season has been stop‑start with a hamstring issue and other knocks, and he has logged just over 2,000 minutes across 39 games with a reduced role.
  • World Soccer Talk notes he was left on the bench in both March friendlies, which added to questions about form and reliability for France.
  • France have ample midfield options, with Aurélien Tchouaméni, N’Golo Kanté, Adrien Rabiot, and Manu Koné all used during qualifying.
  • Football España reports Madrid are weighing his long‑term role, with a possible summer exit discussed if his status does not improve.