Deschamps has also called up several other defenders, including Lucas Digne, Malo Gusto, Lucas Hernández, Theo Hernández, Ibrahima Konaté, Jules Koundé, Maxence Lacroix, and Dayot Upamecano, to strengthen the defense. Despite playing 50 of Arsenal's 63 games in all competitions this season, Saliba will likely be exhausted heading into the tournament.

France will face Ivory Coast in a friendly match on Thursday, but Saliba will not be participating. Fans will be waiting for updates on his condition as the team prepares for the World Cup.