Big news coming out of France: RC Lens goalkeeper Robin Risser, just 21 years old, is reportedly set to earn a spot in Didier Deschamps' World Cup squad. According to Onze Mondial, the young shot-stopper has edged out competition for the third-choice goalkeeper role ahead of this summer's tournament in North America.

While Mike Maignan is locked in as the No.1 and Stade Rennais' Brice Samba will back him up, the third-choice spot has been a source of drama. Lucas Chevalier seemed a sure thing, but his recent demotion to No.2 at Paris Saint-Germain behind Matvey Safonov has opened the door for Risser. The Lens keeper is uncapped at the international level, but that hasn't stopped Deschamps from taking notice.

Rumors had swirled about Hugo Lloris ending his international retirement or Como's Jean Butez stepping in. Instead, it's Risser—who just earned a spot in the UNFP's Ligue 1 Team of the Season—who looks poised to board the plane. With Deschamps set to announce his 26-man squad tonight, this is a breakout moment for a young talent making waves in French football.