Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Florian Thauvin Replaces Injured Randal Kolo Muani in France Squad
A soccer player named Randal Kolo Muani got hurt and can't play for the French national team right now.
He injured his jaw while playing for his club team.
Because he's injured, another player named Florian Thauvin will take his spot on the team.
Thauvin will join his teammates for their upcoming games.
These games are important because they are part of the World Cup qualifiers.
The French team needs to win their next game against Ukraine to make sure they get to play in the World Cup next year.
This is a big opportunity for the team to qualify.
Florian Thauvin has replaced Randal Kolo Muani in the France squad for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers.
Kolo Muani was injured during a match for Tottenham against Manchester United, sustaining a lower jaw injury.
France coach Didier Deschamps made the replacement after consulting with the national team doctor.
France is set to play Ukraine in Paris next Thursday and then Azerbaijan.
A win against Ukraine would secure France's qualification for the next year's World Cup.
- Who
- Florian Thauvin and Randal Kolo Muani (France national football team)
- What
- Florian Thauvin has been called up to the France squad to replace the injured Randal Kolo Muani.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- France
- Why
- Randal Kolo Muani sustained a lower jaw injury during a match.
- Player Replaced
- Randal Kolo Muani
- Replacement Player
- Florian Thauvin
- Reason for Replacement
- Lower jaw injury
- Next Match Opponent
- Ukraine
- Match Location
- Paris
- Match Date
- Next Thursday