France Worried Ahead of World Cup After Lintasa's Injury
June 9, 2026 · Global
France are worried about William Saliba's physical condition after he suffered a back injury during the Champions League final. His absence could be a big loss for the team ahead of the World Cup.
France are now worried about William Saliba's fitness. The Arsenal centre-back suffered a back injury on Saturday during the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. Lintasa underwent a medical examination on Monday to find out more about the condition of his injury. According to a report from Foot Mercato, which was also picked up by L'Équipe and RMC Sport, further information regarding the seriousness of the injury is expected to be revealed soon.
Within Lintasa's environment, there is considerable concern. Although he managed to finish the match in Budapest against PSG, he admitted to feeling physical discomfort afterwards. Lintasa's absence will certainly be a big blow for the French team, considering that he is one of the key players and has collected 31 caps for Les Bleus.
The French team has started preparations for the upcoming World Cup. They will open the tournament on June 16 against Senegal, followed by other group games against Iraq on June 22 and Norway on June 26.