France face Morocco in their World Cup 2026 quarterfinal with Aurelien Tchouameni a fitness doubt after a groin injury suffered in training following the round-of-32 win over Sweden, according to Yahoo Sports. Didier Deschamps said on Wednesday that Tchouameni was “better” and might train, while all other players were available.
Tchouameni missed France’s 1-0 last-16 win over Paraguay, which was decided by Kylian Mbappe’s penalty. If Tchouameni cannot play, Manu Kone is expected to continue alongside Adrien Rabiot in midfield. France’s predicted lineup includes Mike Maignan; Jules Kounde, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Lucas Digne; Kone, Rabiot; Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise, Desire Doue; Mbappe. Olise, Kone and Bradley Barcola are one booking away from a semifinal suspension.