Eduardo Camavinga, the 22‑year‑old midfielder who has appeared 29 times for France, enrolled in a Harvard Business School course after missing the 2026 World Cup squad.

Coach Didier Deschamps cited Camavinga’s recent injuries and intense squad competition as reasons for the omission. Camavinga’s season saw limited play, though he remains a two‑time Champions League winner with Real Madrid.

The decision leaves France’s lineup anchored by Mbappé and Tchouaméni, while Camavinga’s pivot to academic study signals a rare off‑pitch pivot for a rising star.