France national team defender Saliba played at 2026 World Cup with spinal fracture
France national team player William Saliba played at the 2026 World Cup with a spinal fracture.
RMC Sport reports this.
The defender sustained the injury two months before the start of the World Cup. He played while taking painkillers and receiving specialized medical assistance. The timeline for his return to the pitch is unknown.
Saliba played six matches at the World Cup. He was substituted in the first half of the semifinal against the Spain national team, in which France lost 0:2. In the third-place match, the France national team will play against the England team. The game will take place on July 19 and start at 22:00 Moscow time.
The 25-year-old player plays for London’s Arsenal. In the 2025/2026 season, he became the champion of England and reached the Champions League final.
