Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines, France, June 6, 2026 (AFP) - French backup Samba arrives at World Cup by roundabout route

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2026-06-06

Picked out for stardom at 18, goalkeeper Brice Samba is finally fulfilling his "dream" and going to the World Cup at 32 after a career he describes as "a series of highs, lows, and then highs again". The Rennes 'keeper will travel to North America as the backup in the France squad behind Mike Maignan. "Simply a childhood dream," he told AFP in an exclusive interview. "Because it's the pinnacle of football, a World Cup. I'm very proud to be able......

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