The French player of Algerian descent, Maghnes Akliouche, a winger for AS Monaco, announced his strong desire to participate with the French national team in the 2026 World Cup scheduled to take place in the United States this summer.

Akliouche said in statements reported by L'Équipe: "I hope to be in the United States this summer! I have a chance if we finish the season well with Monaco. My goal is to be there, and if I go, my aim will be to play well, perform well, and be decisive. World champion? Of course! We all say that."

Akliouche's statements come at a time when he is trying to convince coach Didier Deschamps to grant him a spot in the French national team, following his impressive performance with Monaco and his participation in the European World Cup qualifiers.

Akliouche is considered one of the rising talents in French football, due to his speed and high dribbling ability, in addition to his variety of attacking solutions, making him an exciting option for the French national team's attacking lines during the tournament.