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Hugo Lloris open to shock France return as Les Bleus’ No.3 goalkeeper for 2026 World Cup
TL;DR
Hugo Lloris is open to returning as France's No. 3 goalkeeper for the 2026 World Cup despite his retirement after the 2022 final. He has performed well with LAFC, securing eight clean sheets in his last nine games.
Key points
- Hugo Lloris is open to returning for the 2026 World Cup
- He previously retired after the 2022 World Cup final
- Lloris has performed well with LAFC recently
- Mike Maignan is currently France's No. 1 goalkeeper
- The third goalkeeper position for France remains uncertain
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Hugo Lloris open to shock France return as Les Bleus’ No.3 goalkeeper for 2026 World Cup
Los Angeles FC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris (39) would be open to a shock return for France as Didier Deschamps’ Les Bleus No. 3 goalkeeper for the 2026 World Cup, according to L’Equipe. Lloris announced his international retirement in the aftermath of France’s defeat to Argentina on penalties in the 2022 World Cup final. The former Spurs goalkeeper later explained his decision by the fact he felt exhausted. Now, Lloris looks back to his best with LAFC, with whom he secured eight clean sheets in his last nine games.
L’Equipegoes as far as saying that the opportunity of playing one final tournament for France and giving a hand to Les Bleus‘ next crop of talented players would appeal to Lloris and, should Deschamps were to ask him to come out of his international retirmement, he would accept to act as France’s No. 3 goalkeeper.
France’s goalkeeper situation remains fluid with Milan’s Mike Maignan being the undisputed No. 1. Rennes’ Brice Samba is currently his understudy, but the third goalkeeper is a conundrum in itself. ’s confidence appears shot, and he is not given any playing time at for months now. ’s is also confined to the bench recently.
Q&A
Why did Hugo Lloris retire from international football?
Hugo Lloris announced his retirement following France's defeat to Argentina in the 2022 World Cup final, citing exhaustion as a key reason.
Who are the current goalkeepers for France's national team?
Mike Maignan is the undisputed No. 1 goalkeeper, with Brice Samba as the understudy, while the third goalkeeper position remains uncertain.
What are Hugo Lloris's recent performances with LAFC?
Lloris has been in excellent form with LAFC, achieving eight clean sheets in his last nine games.
