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Nearly 100 players born in France were selected for the 2026 World Cup – but only 23 play for France
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Nearly 100 players born in France were selected for the 2026 World Cup – but only 23 play for France

Le Monde (English) · Jun 30, 2026, 5:00 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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It's a testament to France's success as a breeding ground for international football talent. And sometimes, France misses out on promising dual-nationality players, like Morocco's Ayyoub Bouaddi.

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