The French player William Saliba, the central defender for Arsenal, sustained an injury to his left ankle during his team's match, prompting the coaching staff to substitute him with Maxence Lacroix.

This is the first call-up for Maxence Lacroix, the Crystal Palace defender, to join the French national team, marking his debut experience with the French squad.

This change comes as part of the team's preparations for friendly matches during the international break in March, as part of the preparations for the upcoming World Cup.

The French national team is scheduled to play two friendly matches during the international break, the first against Brazil on March 26, and the second against Colombia on March 29. Both matches will be held in the United States, allowing the coaching staff to test new players and review the final lineup before heading into the world championship.