Paul Pogba targeting return to France team in time for 2026 World Cup

According to a report from RMC Sport, Paul Pogba (32) is targeting a return to the France national team, with the midfielder keen to be involved in Didier Deschamps' squad for the FIFA World Cup in 2026.
The 2018 World Cup winner is once more free to play football after his ban from the sport for doping charges was reduced from four years to 18 months. In January, the Frenchman was allowed to return to training, and then in March, he was allowed to play.
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In November 2024, he agreed to mutually terminate his contract with Juventus. However, despite the ban coming to an end, he did not immediately return to club football and has instead opted to wait until after the 2024/25 season to join a new club. Recently, he has been linked with a move to Ligue 1 with AS Monaco reportedly close to agreeing a deal.
It would be the first time that Pogba has tasted the French top flight. Despite having spent time at the Le Havre AC academy, he was snapped up by Manchester United, where he would go on to make his professional debut.
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