Persistent Injury Threatens Pogba's 2026 World Cup Dream
13 January 2026at19:20
Paul Pogba's hopes of representing the French national team at the 2026 World Cup are diminishing due to a persistent left calf injury.
The Juventus midfielder sustained this injury on December 13 during training, forcing him to miss four matches, and he will also be absent from the upcoming game against Lorient. This marks his third injury this season, following a thigh problem in October and an ankle sprain on October 31.
Pogba has only featured for 30 minutes of play with Juventus this season. Last week, a coach stated: “Paul is still out of the squad for now, and we will see next week.”
Pogba continues to focus on treatment and remains out of group training, with no return date set yet.
Q&A
Why is Paul Pogba currently sidelined from Juventus matches?
Paul Pogba is out due to a persistent left calf injury sustained in mid-December during training. This marks his third injury this season, severely limiting his playing time and keeping him out of group training.
What does Paul Pogba's persistent injury imply for his 2026 World Cup participation?
Paul Pogba's recurring left calf injury, his third this season, is significantly diminishing his hopes of representing the French national team at the 2026 World Cup, as he remains out of group training.
