French national team defender William Saliba played at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a severe spinal injury.
According to RMC Sport, he sustained the damage even before the end of the Premier League season. During the World Cup, Saliba took the field while relying on painkillers.
However, in the semifinal, he could no longer bear the pain and asked to be substituted.
The timeline for his return to the pitch remains unknown.
France lost the semifinal to Spain with a score of 0-2. Now, the French team is set to face England in the match for third place at the 2026 World Cup.
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