Randal Kolo Muani, on loan at Tottenham from PSG, has pulled out of the France national squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers after sustaining a jaw injury, impacting France’s bid for a 2026 World Cup spot.
According to a report from Tottenham Hotspur, forward Randal Kolo Muani has withdrawn from the France national squad for their upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers after suffering a jaw injury.
The news comes as a blow to the national team as they prepare for a key match this November.
Muani, who is currently on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, had recently earned a recall to the national side earlier this month following “a number of encouraging performances in Lilywhite” since his arrival in September.
However, the unexpected jaw issue has now forced the forward to pull out of the squad immediately before the international fixtures.
This period is critical for the French national team. The report highlights that Muani’s nation “can book it’s place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a win over Ukraine on Thursday night.” His absence due to the injury will necessitate adjustments for the crucial qualification fixture.
The withdrawal means Muani will return to his club to focus on recovery from the jaw injury, missing the opportunity to help his team secure their place in the 2026 tournament during this November window.
The loss of the in-form attacker, whose encouraging club performances had secured his national recall, presents an unexpected challenge to the squad’s attacking options for the decisive qualifier.
The report does not include any direct quotes from the player or team officials regarding the extent of the jaw injury or the expected recovery time. The focus remains on his immediate withdrawal from the World Cup qualification duties.