Cherki receives debut call-up as France unveil squad for Nations League Final Four

The French national team will be among the contenders in the Nations League Final Four, and head coach Didier Deschamps has revealed the list of players who will represent Les Bleus in the decisive battles.

Details: Lyon's dynamic leader Rayan Cherki has earned his first senior call-up, having previously featured for France's youth teams. The squad will be missing Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, and Jules Koundé, all sidelined due to injury and set to miss the June fixtures.

Reminder: The Nations League Final Four will be held in Germany. On June 5, Les Bleus will face the reigning champions Spain in a high-stakes semifinal. The next clash, scheduled for June 8, will be either the final or the third-place playoff, with Germany or Portugal waiting as potential opponents.

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In the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, Deschamps' side will take on Ukraine, Iceland, and Azerbaijan. France kick off their campaign on September 5 in a nominal away match against Serhiy Rebrov's Ukraine.