Thauvin back in Ligue 1, with World Cup in sight

2018 world champion Florian Thauvin relaunches his career at Lens to target the French national team in 2026.

Florian Thauvin, world champion with France in 2018, signed with RC Lens in summer 2025 after years in Mexico. The French offensive winger, formed at Grenoble before making his mark on French football at Bastia and Marseille, is seeking to return to the top level. This arrival at Lens comes as Didier Deschamps finalizes his squad for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Thauvin hopes to revive his project with the national team.