A World Cup debut should be a joyous occasion for any player as it’s a reward for hard work and a moment of pride to represent your country at the highest stage. However, France’s left-back Theo Hernandez, 25, would have had mixed feelings—probably a tad worried even—when he was called on as a substitute in as early as the 10th minute of their match against Australia at the Al Janoub Stadium on Tuesday. Reason: He was replacing his injured elder brother Lucas, 26. The Bayern Munich defender had to be stretchered off the pitch after spraining his leg moments before Australia’s Craig Goodwin put their team 1-0 up. Besides it being Theo’s World Cup debut, it was also just the eighth senior team French cap for the AC Milan defender.

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