Archive · 7 Nov 2025
N'Golo Kante Recalled to French Squad for World Cup Qualifiers
Soccer star N'Golo Kanté is back on the French national team!
He's been chosen by the coach, Didier Deschamps, to play in important games that help France try to get into the World Cup.
Kanté, who plays for a team in Saudi Arabia now, hasn't played for France in a while.
The coach thinks Kanté is playing really well and will be a big help in the upcoming games.
France needs to win these games to stay at the top of their group.
Some other players can't play because they are hurt, but France still has strong players like Kylian Mbappé.
The coach is happy to have Kanté back and believes he'll be an important player.
N'Golo Kanté has been recalled to the French national football squad by head coach Didier Deschamps for upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
Kanté, who currently plays for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad, last played for France in November during a draw against Israel, marking his 64th appearance.
Didier Deschamps stated that Kanté is playing at his best level and is expected to play an important role in the matches against Ukraine and Azerbaijan.
France is currently leading Group D in the UEFA Table 2025-26 and aims to secure victories to maintain their top position in the FIFA WC qualifying standings.
The squad also includes other notable players like Kylian Mbappé and Randal Kolo Muani, while players such as Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé are unavailable due to injuries.
- Who
- N'Golo Kanté
- What
- Recalled to the French national football squad for upcoming World Cup qualification matches.
- When
- Ahead of the approaching international season, with the squad announced recently.
- Where
- France
- Why
- To help France secure victories in their FIFA World Cup qualifiers and remain at the top of Group D, with coach Didier Deschamps believing Kanté is playing at his best level and will play an important role.
Player Status
Coach's Perspective
Recent Form
Player Status
Kanté last played for France in November during a draw against Israel, marking his 64th appearance.
Coach's Perspective
Didier Deschamps stated that Kanté is playing at his best level and is expected to play an important role in the matches against Ukraine and Azerbaijan.
- Player
- N'Golo Kanté
- Team
- France National Team / Al-Ittihad
- Event
- FIFA World Cup Qualification Matches
- Coach
- Didier Deschamps
- Last Appearance for France
- November (draw against Israel)
- Total France Appearances
- 64
- Upcoming Opponents
- Ukraine, Azerbaijan
