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Hugo Ekitike Could Change Allegiance as Claim Made over New Snub for Liverpool Forward - Liverpool Echo

Didier Deschamps revealed the French national team lineup on Wednesday ahead of the opening matches of their qualification campaign for the 2026 World Cup.
Deschamps excluded Hugo Ekitike, saying it is "too soon" for his senior call-up despite his impressive form at Liverpool.
Maghnes Akliouche received his first senior call-up after strong performances for Monaco and prior involvement in Thierry Henry's Olympic team.
France will begin qualifiers with games against Ukraine on September 5 and Iceland on September 9, with Azerbaijan as other group opponents.
After missing out on selection for the French national team, Ekitike is considering representing Cameroon, a nation known for frequent participation in the World Cup.

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News18 India

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Hugo Ekitike Left Out Of France Squad Despite Bright Liverpool Start

Hugo Ekitike misses France squad despite Liverpool form as Didier Deschamps calls up Maghnes Akliouche and Rayan Cherki for 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

3 days ago·India

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The Straits Times

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Hugo Ekitike left out of France squad despite strong start at Liverpool

National team manager Didier Deschamps highlighted the depth of competition Ekitike faces. Read more at straitstimes.com.

3 days ago·Singapore

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The Hindu

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World Cup Qualifiers 2026: Akliouche gets maiden France call-up, Ekitike, Kolo Muani miss out

AS Monaco midfielder Maghnes Akliouche received his maiden call-up by France for its World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Ukraine and Iceland next week.

3 days ago·India

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Radio France Internationale

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France overlook Ekitike for World Cup qualifiers, Akliouche called up

Hugo Ekitike missed out on a place in the France squad named Wednesday for the start of their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, but coach Didier Deschamps did hand a first senior call-up to highly-rated…

3 days ago·Paris, France

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Ekitike snubbed by France despite Liverpool form

Hugo Ekitike has been snubbed by France manager Didier Deschamps for the World Cup qualifiers against Ukraine and Iceland despite his fine start for Liverpool.

3 days ago·United States

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Liverpool Echo

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Hugo Ekitike could change allegiance as claim made over new snub for Liverpool forward - Liverpool Echo

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike has hit the ground running at Anfield since his big money transfer to the club but he is now facing a potentially significant decision for his international future

3 days ago·Liverpool, United Kingdom

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