Paris Saint-Germain will stagger the return of players who participated in the 2026 World Cup and is expected to be without several players for its first two official matches of the 2026-2027 season.
The capital club will have to contend with a long list of players still recovering from their participation in the 2026 World Cup. According to reports from *RMC Sport Foot*, PSG will manage the gradual return of its international players, which could leave the team without several key players for its early official fixtures. The first two official matches of the season promise to be high-pressure affairs for the club’s management and coaching staff, who will need to find solutions to compensate for these absences. The UEFA Super Cup and the Trophée des Champions could thus be played without half of the usual squad. The 2026-2027 season kicks off with two major fixtures, but PSG will have to do so without some of its key players. Those still fatigued or in recovery after the World Cup may miss out, potentially weakening the team in these crucial matches. The Parisian club is banking on a busy schedule to best prepare for the restart, but managing these absences is shaping up to be a major challenge. Fans will have to wait a little longer before seeing their team at full strength. In response to this situation, PSG could turn to young talents or players returning from loan to fill the gaps. The club’s management will also need to closely monitor the fitness levels of the international players who are still delayed, to reintegrate them into the squad as quickly as possible. One thing is certain: these early matches will be a real test for the depth of the Parisian bench, especially as
the stakes remain high from the very start of the season.