France Lose Star to Non-Contact Injury vs Spain at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Summary
France lost their key defender William Saliba to a non-contact injury during the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal against Spain. France conceded their first goal of the tournament in this match after a penalty was awarded to Spain in the 20th minute.Key Facts
- France had not fallen behind in any of their first six World Cup matches before facing Spain.
- Lucas Digne committed a penalty by kicking Spain’s Lamine Yamal in the thigh while trying to clear the ball.
- Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty, giving Spain the lead.
- William Saliba, who had played almost every minute for France in the tournament, was injured without contact.
- Saliba was replaced by Maxence Lacroix in the match.
- Saliba has been an important player for France and also helps Arsenal, who recently won the Premier League.
- Saliba was uncertain to play in the World Cup earlier due to a back injury.
- Before this game, France had conceded only two goals in the whole tournament.
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