Iceland-France: new package for the Blues

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Iceland-France: new package for the Blues

Another Blue says goodbye to Clairefontaine. After
Kylian Mbappé, returned to Madrid on Saturday for a problem with his right ankle, Ibrahima Konaté left the residence of the French football team, heading to England.

The Liverpool central defender therefore also withdraws from Iceland-France, scheduled for Monday evening in Reykjavik, and potentially decisive in validating the ticket for the 2026 World Cup.

Ibrahima Konaté joined the Tricolor rally injured, injured in a thigh. The former RB Leipzig and Sochaux player remained on the bench on Friday evening during
France-Azerbaijan (3-0).

The return of Benjamin Pavard

The absence of Konaté pushed Didier Deschamps and the staff of the France team to find a replacement for him. Benjamin Pavard (OM), 2018 world champion, was recalled.

In the event of a victory on Monday in Iceland, and if Ukraine did not beat Azerbaijan at the same time, the France team would qualify for the 2026 World Cup, two days before the end of the qualifiers.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas 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, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.