Verified player facts
National Team
France
Group
Group I
Position
Defender
Confederation
UEFA
Team guide: France
Selected Player Page
2026 World Cup player page
William Saliba
William Saliba appears in our World Cup 2026 player directory for France. This profile links the player's listed position and current team role with verified group opponents, related fixtures, and nearby coverage pages without claiming final squad confirmation or unofficial stats.
France tournament context
France are in Group I with Senegal, Iraq, Norway. This player page stays anchored to that team route so readers can move from the individual profile into group-stage context without guesswork.
Helps France defend with less drama and gives the side one of its cleanest references for control without the ball.
- Opener: Senegal · 2026-06-16 · New York New Jersey Stadium (New York/New Jersey)
- Second match: Iraq · 2026-06-22 · Philadelphia Stadium (Philadelphia)
- Group closer: Norway · 2026-06-26 · Boston Stadium (Boston)
Player page FAQ
Which national team is William Saliba linked to on this page?
William Saliba is listed here under France.
What position is William Saliba listed in?
William Saliba is listed as Defender in this World Cup 2026 player profile.
Where can readers find France's World Cup 2026 fixtures?
Use the France team guide and the full World Cup 2026 schedule page linked from this profile to review group-stage fixtures and broader tournament context.
Does this page confirm William Saliba in the final FIFA World Cup 2026 squad?
No. This profile is limited to stable identity facts and related tournament links. It does not claim final squad confirmation or unofficial tournament statistics.