Overview
- Corentin Tolisso publicly set the 2026 World Cup as a concrete objective during a press conference held on the eve of Lyon’s match against Nantes.
- The 31-year-old leads OL with seven goals in all competitions, highlighted by a Europa League hat-trick against Maccabi Tel-Aviv this week.
- He described himself as in the best form of his career in 2025, crediting improved physical preparation and a clearer mental approach.
- The midfielder has not featured for France since Euro 2021 and acknowledges he trails options such as Eduardo Camavinga, N’Golo Kanté, Manu Koné, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Khéphren Thuram and Aurélien Tchouaméni.
- Tolisso vowed to earn consideration through regular high-level performances over the coming months, expressing confidence that hard work will be rewarded.