W. Saliba – France | World Cup 2026 Player Profile
W. Saliba
William Alain André Gabriel Saliba
Date of BirthMarch 24, 2001 (age 25)
Place of BirthBondy, France
Height / Weight192 / 92
PositionDefender
Current ClubFrance
71
Career
Appearances
3
Career
Goals
2025-26 Season
| Competition | MP | Gls | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Euro Championship | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| UEFA Nations League | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup - Qualification Europe | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Premier League | 35 | 2 | 0 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| League Cup | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| UEFA Champions League | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Emirates Cup | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| All Competitions | 71 | 3 | 0 |
19
Int'l
Caps
0
Int'l
Goals
France International
World Cup 2026
Group I →
France
Senegal
Norway
Iraq2026 tournament outlook
W. Saliba will represent France at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. France have been drawn in Group I alongside Senegal, Norway, Iraq. Their campaign begins on 2026-06-16 against Senegal at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford. As a defender, Saliba will be looking to make an impact on the biggest stage in world football. France is a 2-time World Cup champion and will be looking to add to their legacy.
France at the 2026 World Cup
W. Saliba is part of the France squad for the 2026 World Cup, managed by Didier Deschamps, alongside L. Chevalier, L. Digne, E. Camavinga, and B. Barcola among the key players.
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France Teammates
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| L. Chevalier | Goalkeeper |
| L. Digne | Defender |
| E. Camavinga | Midfielder |
| B. Barcola | Attacker |
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| A. Modiba |  South Africa | Aerial presence |
| Lucas Mendes |  Qatar | Ball-playing defender |
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