Kingsley Coman Leaves France's Euro 2024 Camp

Kingsley Coman has left France's Euro 2024 camp following Monday's round-of-16 victory over Belgium. The 28-year-old Bayern Munich forward departed to join his partner in Sweden.

What happened?

Kingsley Coman's departure comes ahead of the birth of his fourth child. He may return to the squad for the quarter-finals, according to the French Football Federation.

Why it matters for Kingsley Coman

Coman has not started in any of France's four Euro 2024 matches to date. His only appearance was as a substitute in the 0-0 group stage draw against Netherlands.

What comes next?

France will play Portugal in the quarter-finals on Friday. Kingsley Coman has scored eight goals in 57 caps for France. He is aiming to win his first major title for France, having missed the 2018 World Cup due to injury. The French Football Federation indicated Coman may return to the squad this tournament. England midfielder Phil Foden recently left their camp for the birth of his third child before returning to play. Coman has been a regular at club level since joining Bayern Munich from Juventus in 2015. He featured for the last 15 minutes in the group stage draw against Netherlands. France's quarter-final match against Portugal will be played in Hamburg. Kingsley Coman's possible return to the squad will be a significant boost for France. The team will face a tough challenge against Portugal in the quarter-finals.