Thuram scores and assists for France, ends goal drought ahead of Inter clash

Thuram’s Goal and Assist vs Colombia

Nicknamed Tikus in the dressing room, Marcus Thuram answered the call from France manager Didier Deschamps with a goal and an assist in the friendly against Colombia.

Breaking Down the Friendly Match

The opening goal came in the 41st minute when Akliouche crossed from the right, Thuram rose unmarked to head the ball in after it struck the crossbar, making it 2-0. Doué had opened the scoring in the half-hour mark.

Later in the match, Thuram contributed an assist as France extended their lead, before being replaced by Mbappé in the 78th minute after Campaz’s goal made it 3-1.

Thuram’s Form at Inter and International Duty

At Inter, Thuram has not scored since the 5-0 win at Sassuolo on 8 February. His 2026 tally stands at 3 goals and 3 assists in 17 matches across all competitions.

Across the 2025/26 season he has recorded 7 goals and 3 assists in 23 Serie A appearances, 2 goals and 1 assist in 9 Champions League games, 2 goals and 1 assist in 3 Coppa Italia matches and 1 goal in the Super Cup, totalling 12 goals and 5 assists in 36 appearances for the Nerazzurri.

• Goal: 41st minute header vs Colombia
• Assist: contributed to France’s second goal in the friendly
• Inter 2025/26: 12 goals, 5 assists, 36 games
• Nickname: Tikus

“Tikus, as he’s known in the dressing room, is making the most of the opportunity Deschamps has given him.”