Khephren Thuram has received a last-minute call-up to the French national team from manager Didier Deschamps. The Juventus midfielder was drafted in on Wednesday, 12 November, ahead of France’s upcoming World Cup 2026 qualifying matches against Ukraine and Azerbaijan.
Thuram replaces Eduardo Camavinga, who was forced to withdraw after picking up an injury in training. The absence of the Real Madrid midfielder is a setback for Deschamps, who has turned to the Juventus player to strengthen his midfield options.
For Thuram, this is a golden opportunity to showcase his abilities on the international stage and build on his encouraging start to the season in Turin, despite the team’s recent struggles. The call-up underlines his growing importance and development since joining Juventus.
Luciano Spalletti, on the other hand, may be less pleased with the news, as he had hoped to continue working with Thuram during the international break at Continassa. The midfielder joined up with the French squad on Wednesday evening and will be available for selection against Ukraine at the Parc des Princes on Thursday.
