France have suffered a major setback after forward Hugo Ekitike sustained a serious injury, putting his participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in doubt.

France are set to compete in Group I alongside Senegal, Norway, and Iraq in the tournament, which will be held this summer in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Ekitike, a Liverpool striker, was injured during his team’s clash against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals.

Details regarding the severity of the injury and recovery timeline have not yet been confirmed, as the French coaching staff await further medical updates ahead of the tournament.