France · WC2026 SQUAD · Group IAurélien Tchouaméni
Real MadridABOUT AURÉLIEN TCHOUAMÉNI
World Cup pedigree
Aurélien Tchouaméni was the breakout midfielder of WC2022, starting all seven games as France reached the final. His positional discipline + recovery pressing covered for the absent N'Golo Kanté and Paul Pogba, and his ball-progression numbers ranked among the tournament's best.
Role for France
Real Madrid's anchor since his £80m move in 2022, Tchouaméni is the spine of France's midfield — a true defensive #6 who reads space, intercepts, and recycles possession with simple line-breaking passes. He plays alongside a more dynamic #8 (Rabiot or Camavinga) in Deschamps's setup.
WC2026 outlook
Indispensable starter. Defensive midfielders rarely feature in player-prop markets, but his minutes total is among the highest of any French outfield player. If France reach the final his cards/duels lines become interesting late-tournament value plays.
Best WC2026 odds for France
Tournament starts 11 June 2026
Aurélien Tchouaméni's WC2026 stats will appear here after the tournament opens with Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Banorte.
Stats update after each match Tchouaméni features in.
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