France are out. And Thierry Henry knows exactly why.
N’Golo Kanté didn’t play a single minute for France at the 2026 World Cup. Not one.
Henry was furious, calling it a major error from manager Didier Deschamps — especially after France lost control of midfield against Spain and crashed out
“When Kanté plays, France are a different team. His strength, his intelligence, his ability to win the ball back — irreplaceable. You cannot leave a player like that on the bench at a World Cup.”
France without Kanté lost their midfield battle. France without Kanté lost the tournament.
“N’Golo deserved more respect. French football deserved more respect.”
Hard to argue with that. 💔
Was Deschamps wrong to leave Kanté out?
🔴 Yes — massive mistake
🟡 Kanté is past his best
💚 France were never winning it anyway
