France’s attack reshuffled as Thuram misses Sweden encounter

The French attack will undergo a reshuffle after forward Marcus Thuram was ruled out of the upcoming round‑of‑32 match versus Sweden. The muscle strain that sidelined the player is classified as a “light” issue, but recovery will not be swift enough for the mid‑week clash at New Jersey Stadium. Coach Didier Deschamps outlined the status of his midfield cohort: N'Golo Kanté remains on the sidelines for fitness reasons, with a final health check scheduled before the whistle, while William Saliba has recovered from a lingering back complaint and is cleared to start. Deschamps emphasized that the squad follows a comprehensive medical protocol and that training modifications will keep the team operating at near‑optimal levels. He also lauded captain Kylian Mbappé for his goal‑scoring record and leadership, asserting that France’s ten‑goal performance in the group stage demonstrates the team’s ability to dominate future matches.