Aurélien Tchouaméni withdrew from Friday's training session with an adductor problem and has been ruled out of France's upcoming round‑of‑16 match against Paraguay in Philadelphia.
Sources close to the French squad confirmed that the midfielder will also be unavailable for a potential quarter‑final on July 9 should France progress.
The injury leaves France without one of their key midfield options as they prepare for the Saturday fixture, which could force coach Didier Deschamps to reshuffle his lineup.
Betting markets may adjust, with France's odds lengthening slightly as the loss of Tchouaméni reduces midfield depth and could impact the team's chances of reaching the quarter‑finals.
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