Blues virtually dismissed from the 2026 World Cup

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By: Manu Tournoux

Blues virtually dismissed from the 2026 World Cup

This is one of the challenges of these quarter-finals of the League of Nations against Croatia for the Blues: the 2026 World Cup qualifiers program. Whether or not they earn their place in the Final Four of League A indeed, Didier Deschamps' men will not have the same qualification prospects for the high mass of football in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

If they manage to reverse the Croats on Sunday evening at the Stade de France, the teammates of Kylian Mbappé will invite themselves into a group of four otherwise composed of Ukraine, Iceland and Azerbaijan. For the start of hostilities next September. On the other hand, if they bow and well after having undergone the law of Croatia in Split Thursday (2-0), the Blues will leave with a virtual handicap.

To reach the 2026 World Cup, it will be necessary for the French team to go through a hen of five and the Czech Republic, Montenegro, the Faroe and Gibraltar Islands. However, all these beautiful people have already started this weekend to fight to defend their chances of qualification. And the two biggest pieces in the group have not failed.

The Blues behind the Czechs and the Montenegrins

While only the first of each pool will be directly qualified for the next edition of the World Cup (the second before going through dams in the Final Four configuration, joined by the four best winners of the still unskilled nations group – among which is France), Czechs and Montenegrins ensured the essentials this Saturday.

The Czech Republic has come to the end-certainly difficult-from the Faroe Islands at home (2-1), thanks to a double signed Schick (25e85e) When Vatnhamar thought he was forcing the feat of the Farians (83e). The Montenegro for its part was right of Gibraltar (3-1), with the achievements of Jovetic (22e), Tuci (70e) and Marusic (73e) When Bent initially surprised the premises (13e). All are called to chain in three days, so that the Blues could have six lengths behind the Czechs and Montenegrins when attacking their qualification campaign at the 2026 World Cup. Not ideal …

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.