The Bus: A French Football Mutiny (2026)

"The Bus: A French Football Mutiny" is a documentary film scheduled for release in 2026 that examines the infamous on-bus conflict during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The film centers on the tense relationship between then-coach Raymond Domenech and key players such as Patrice Evra, William Gallas, and Bacary Sagna, whose public disagreements led to one of the most controversial episodes in French football history. By utilizing archival footage and new interviews, the movie aims to provide a comprehensive look at how internal team discord contributed to France's early exit from the tournament.

The production features self-appearances from the central figures involved in the mutiny, including Raymond Domenech, Patrice Evra, William Gallas, and Bacary Sagna. Additional commentary is provided by media personalities like Estelle Denis and François Manardo, who offer context on the media frenzy and social implications of the event. As a retrospective analysis, the film seeks to reconcile the differing perspectives of the coaching staff and the squad members, highlighting the breakdown of communication that defined that summer.

• The documentary is set to be released in 2026, marking over a decade after the actual events of the 2010 World Cup.
• Key participants from the original incident, including coach Raymond Domenech and captain William Gallas, are listed as appearing as themselves in the cast.
• Patrice Evra and Bacary Sagna also appear as themselves, offering their personal accounts of the locker room tensions.
• The film includes insights from journalists and TV hosts such as Estelle Denis and François Manardo to contextualize the media reaction.