Will France have the opportunity to take revenge on Argentines after the final lost in 2022 (3-3, 4-2 on penalties)? Still, you have to qualify for the 2026 World Cup before you can answer them. If the Blues wish to go to North America, the victories against Azerbaijan (Friday, 8:45 p.m.) and Iceland (Monday, 8:45 p.m.) will be imperative.
Back in selection after two missed gatherings for injury, William Saliba appeared in front of the press this Wednesday on the sidelines of the first of the two games. The central defender of Arsenal was very motivated to participate in these qualifiers.
“There are no easy selection matches. It will be up to us to make it easy. We want to beat all the teams to qualify as quickly as possible at the World Cup ”, said the 24 -year -old, who already projects himself, and took the opportunity to prevent his future opponents against a background of revenge.
Spain and Argentina? “They don't scare us”
The native of Bondy first expressed himself on the level of play displayed by the favorites of the competition, compared to that of France. “The World Cup is in eight months. Spain and Argentina have won the last two major competitions, it's true. But they don't scare us. I hope that we will qualify and take our revenge at the World Cup. »»
Then, asked about his rivalry with his London neighbor and enemy of the last Enzo Fernandez World Cup (Chelsea), Saliba set the record straight. “For the moment, I have not lost against him with Arsenal. My revenge, in a way, I took it with Arsenal. Afterwards, it's true, when a team beats you, the only thing you expect is to replay it. We don't go to the World Cup to take revenge. We just want to win. But if we come across them, yes, we will be keen to take our revenge. »»
