18/10/2026 Koundé suffered a sprain to his left ankle and was ruled out of Barcelona's Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain. His availability for the following Clásico against Real Madrid was left dependent on how the injury progressed during the week.
18/07/2026 France lost 6-4 to England in the third-place play-off of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which ended the tournament for Les Bleus. Koundé had started nearly all of France's matches at the tournament, missing only that fixture.
14/05/2026 Koundé was selected in France’s 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, confirming his place in Didier Deschamps’ plans for the tournament. He remained an important part of the national team setup after helping France through the latest international fixtures.
15/08/2025 Jules Koundé agreed a new five-year contract with FC Barcelona, extending his stay at the club until 2030. The deal ended speculation over his future after his previous contract had been due to expire in 2027.
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