Camavinga joins Harvard course after missing World Cup 2026 cut

France midfielder Camavinga enrolled at Harvard Business School following his exclusion from the 2026 World Cup squad.

Harvard study amid squad exclusion After being left out of France’s 2026 World Cup team, Eduardo Camavinga has been pursuing a different kind of preparation. The Real Madrid midfielder enrolled in a short program at Harvard Business School focused on entertainment, media, and sports business. While his teammates trained at their base in Massachusetts, Camavinga studied just five miles away at the esteemed university. He shared images of his time at Harvard along with his completion certificate, which drew reactions from other professional footballers, including Real Madrid teammate Vinicius Junior. ## International career highlights Camavinga has earned 29 caps for France since Didier Deschamps first called him up in 2020. His most recent appearance came off the bench in a 2-0 friendly victory over Colombia in March. He has scored two goals and provided one assist for France since making his senior debut. Deschamps handed him his first cap during his time as national team manager. ## Coach explains omission reasons Didier Deschamps addressed Camavinga’s exclusion from the 2026 World Cup squad in a press conference. The France manager cited the player’s season, a series of injuries, and intense competition as key factors in the decision. Deschamps also emphasized that he was not doubting Camavinga’s talent or abilities. He acknowledged that the player might feel frustrated with the call, saying 'He’s entitled to be angry with me, I understand that.' Deschamps has personal experience winning the World Cup both as a player and as a coach. ## Club success with Real Madrid At club level, Camavinga has collected two La Liga titles with Real Madrid. He contributed 43 appearances as the team secured back-to-back trophies. The midfielder has also won two Champions League titles during his time at the Spanish giants. His Real Madrid teammates Kylian Mbappé and Aurélien Tchouaméni were included in France’s 2026 World Cup squad. ## World Cup 2026 team preparation France’s World Cup campaign begins with a match against Senegal on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Kylian Mbappé and Aurélien Tchouaméni are among the players set to represent Les Bleus in the tournament. Camavinga, excluded from the squad, has instead focused on his academic pursuits at Harvard Business School.