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Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has revealed that the national team made a formal approach for Bournemouth's teenage sensation Eli Junior Kroupi ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The 19-year-old forward, who boasts an impressive Premier League record this season, ultimately chose to stick with the French setup, ending Portugal's hopes of a high-profile international transfer.

Corentin Tolisso has expressed his deep disappointment at missing out on a place in Didier Deschamps' France squad for the 2026 World Cup despite enjoying his most productive season to date. The Lyon captain finds himself in the wilderness alongside several other high-profile stars as Les Bleus prepare to challenge for football's biggest prize this summer.

Didier Deschamps has officially announced his 26-man France squad for the 2026 World Cup, and there is no room for Real Madrid star Eduardo Camavinga. The midfielder is the most high-profile casualty of a list that also excludes forward Randal Kolo Muani - currently on loan at Tottenham - while handing surprise call-ups to the likes of Robin Risser and Maxence Lacroix.