France, Nov. 10 -- France football head coach Didier Deschamps drafted in Lens striker Florent Thauvin for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Ukraine and Azerbaijan after his first choice forward Randal Kolo Muani was ruled out with injury.

Kolo Muani, 26, was injured on Saturday during Tottenham Hotspur's 2-2 draw with Manchester United in the English Premier League.

The French Football Federation confirmed on Sunday night hat he had suffered an injury to his lower jaw.

Thauvin, 32, featured in the France squad that won the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

But he fell from favour following the triumph. After six years in the international wilderness, he received a call-up for last round of qualifiers in October and marked his return with...