Florian Thauvin called up to the French national team after 6 years absence

Lens winger Florian Thauvin has been recalled to the French national team for the October World Cup 2026 qualifying matches against Azerbaijan and Iceland.

Florian Thauvin, Getty Images

According to a statement from the French Football Federation press service, the 32-year-old player will replace PSG representative Bradley Barcola in the national team squad, who is suffering from a hamstring injury.

Thauvin last played for the national team on June 11, 2019, in the Euro 2020 qualifying match away against Andorra (4:0), where he scored a goal and provided an assist.