European Football · Friday, October 9, 2026
Tchouaméni defends himself after France's semi-final elimination
The French midfielder reflects on the defeat against Spain at the 2026 World Cup, revealing he played while injured.
By Editorial team
Aurélien Tchouaméni gave an interview to France 24 to discuss France's elimination in the semi-final of the 2026 World Cup against Spain. The midfielder notably revealed that he played in the tournament while injured. The former Bordeaux player explained the circumstances of this disappointing campaign for the Blues. Jean-Louis Tourre nonetheless criticizes the defensive tone of the player in his statements.