Playing his first minutes in the World Cup, Warren Zaire-Emery was looking forward to it. This ended up happening Thursday evening, during the quarter-final won by the French team against Morocco (2-0).
Came into play at 71e minute of play in place of Manu Koné, the young PSG midfielder showed that he was hungry. Very active and strong in duels, Zaire-Emery scored points with Didier Deschamps.
“Warren made a really, really good entrance, so that’s great. They all have to feel ready. And those who don’t play are with the whole group. This is the particularity of sport and football: we create emotions and we share them », Confided the coach at the microphone of M6 after the match.
“He will still have minutes and importance for this team”
His teammates, too, were happy to see him make his debut in this 2026 World Cup. Ousmane Dembélé even announced that he will play again by the end of the tournament. “ I am very happy for Warren Zaire-Emery, he deserves to play in this team,
rejoiced the 2025 Ballon d’Or. He’s an incredible player who does good for any team. He will still have minutes and importance for this team. »
With his good start against the Atlas Lions, Warren Zaire-Emery probably won the opportunity to play a few minutes again. And why not in the semi-final against Spain or Belgium. If Adrien Rabiot is certain to start, Manu Koné, excellent against Morocco, should be associated with him. Unless Aurélien Tchouameni is 100%.
In the meantime, “WZE” enjoyed its premiere Thursday evening when the final whistle blew. “ These are always great moments, memories that mark a career, he declared. We have to know how to take advantage of it while remaining focused, because there is now this semi-final to prepare for. This is an exceptional season for me. There is only joy, happiness and smiles. »
