Olivier Giroud didn’t “disappear” — he retired from international football after Euro 2024, so he is no longer playing for France. He later left LAFC and moved to Lille in July 2025, so he’s still active at club level.

What changed

  • Giroud announced that Euro 2024 would be his last tournament for France.
  • He officially retired from the national team in July 2024.
  • France’s 2026 World Cup coverage notes he is not in the squad because of that retirement.

Current situation

  • At club level, he left LAFC in 2025 after one season.
  • He then signed with Lille on a one-year deal, returning to France’s top flight.

Why people are talking about it

  • Giroud is France’s all-time leading scorer, so his absence feels big in major tournaments.
  • The current buzz is mostly about France moving on without him and whether Kylian Mbappé can eventually overtake his scoring record.

Quick answer

He’s not injured or missing; he simply retired from France duty and continued his club career afterward.