Overview

• Umtiti received a pre-match homage at Parc des Princes ahead of France–Azerbaijan in 2026 World Cup qualifying.
• The 31-year-old announced his retirement on September 15 after injuries curtailed his career.
• FFF president Philippe Diallo presented him with a framed No. 5 France jersey on the pitch.
• He entered to Vegedream’s 2018 anthem and told supporters that representing France was his greatest pride.
• The 2018 semifinal match-winner against Belgium finished with 31 caps and 4 goals for Les Bleus, with later years limited by knee problems including a 2024 stint at Lille.