European Football · Friday, October 9, 2026
Mateta wants to return to Les Bleus before 2026 World Cup
The French striker at Crystal Palace, already selected three times for tournament preparation, hopes to overcome his early-season injury.
By Editorial team
Jean-Philippe Mateta participated in three international gatherings with the French national team as part of preparations for the 2026 World Cup. However, the Crystal Palace player is going through a difficult period marked by an injury that slowed him down at the start of the season. The French striker has one clear objective: to get back on the pitch quickly and prove worthy of a new call-up before the major tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.