Borussia Moenchengladbach striker Marcus Thuram and Monaco defender Axel Disasi were called up to play the World Cup with France, the French federation (FFF) said on Monday.
The 25-year-old Thuram is the 26th player who will make the trip to Qatar, where France will be looking to retain their title.
Disasi made the squad after Paris St-Germain centreback Presnel Kimpembe ruled himself out because of a hamstring injury, the FFF said. The World Cup kicks off on Sunday with the Group A game between hosts Qatar and Ecuador at the 60,000-seat Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor .campaign Australia at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah on Monday .
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