William Saliba, France, Arsenal, Didier Deschamps
1 June 2026
William Saliba is reportedly a serious World Cup doubt after playing through an injury during Arsenal’s Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. France are concerned the defender could miss part of the tournament or arrive short of fitness.
Saliba completed 120 minutes in Budapest despite the issue, which is said to have worsened his condition. Didier Deschamps has Ibrahima Konate, Maxence Lacroix, Lucas Hernandez and Jules Kounde as possible defensive alternatives if needed.