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Aurelien Tchouameni has once again become a vital part of the French national team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, officially announced on Tuesday (2 June 2026).

The defensive midfielder has been included in the list of players called up by Les Bleus to compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

According to the official list released by FIFA, Tchouameni is one of five midfielders selected by France alongside N'Golo Kante, Manu Kone, Adrien Rabiot, and Warren Zaire-Emery.

In addition to an experienced midfield lineup, the French squad also features several star players such as Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Bradley Barcola, Marcus Thuram, and William Saliba.

Brief Profile of Aurelien Tchouameni

Aurelien Djani Tchouameni was born in Rouen, France, on 27 January 2000.

The 26-year-old player stands 1.88 meters tall and plays primarily as a defensive midfielder.

Tchouameni holds dual nationality — French and Cameroonian.

Known for his strong right foot, he excels in defensive play, ball distribution, and aerial duels.

Currently, Tchouameni represents Spanish giants Real Madrid, having previously played for AS Monaco and FC Girondins Bordeaux.

A Regular for the French National Team from a Young Age

Tchouameni’s international career developed progressively through France’s youth setups.

He represented France at the 2017 U-17 World Cup with the national U-17 team.

In the same year, he also participated in the UEFA European U-17 Championship.

His growth continued as he joined the France U-21 squad for the 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

At the senior level, Tchouameni was part of France’s squad in the 2021 UEFA Nations League, where he helped the team secure the title.

The Rouen-born midfielder also played in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, scoring one goal during the tournament. France reached the final but finished as runners-up.

Tchouameni was again trusted to represent Les Bleus in the UEFA Euro 2024 finals and is now set to compete in the 2026 World Cup.

Achievements with Real Madrid

Since joining Real Madrid, Tchouameni has collected several prestigious titles at both domestic and international levels.

During the 2022/2023 season, he helped Real Madrid win the Copa del Rey (Spanish King’s Cup) and the UEFA Super Cup.

According to transfermarkt data, the following season proved to be highly successful for Tchouameni.

With Los Blancos, he won the 2023/2024 UEFA Champions League, the 2023/2024 La Liga title, and the 2023/2024 Spanish Super Cup.

Tchouameni was also part of the Real Madrid team that lifted the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup.

His success continued in the 2024/2025 season as Real Madrid added two more trophies — the FIFA Intercontinental Cup and another UEFA Super Cup.

Additionally, Tchouameni has competed in the UEFA Champions League twice with Real Madrid (2022/2023 and 2023/2024 seasons) and previously played in the UEFA Europa League with AS Monaco in 2021/2022 and FC Girondins Bordeaux in 2018/2019.

With his wealth of experience at both club and international levels, Aurelien Tchouameni stands out as one of France’s key figures in their quest for the 2026 World Cup title.