The French team can see things big for its future. Benefiting from a golden generation, France has shown during the last major tournaments that this talented group can go very far. However, the Blues will have to challenge increasingly strong national teams, like Spain. This Thursday, the Roja offered the French scalp at the end of a halftone match. While La Roja rolled on the team of Didier Deschamps at first, the entry into play of Rayan Cherki changed the face of the Blues, catchy and revenues at 5-4 under the impetus of the young Lyonnais. However, this meeting in front of the Iberians showed that the path to the 2026 World Cup is still far for the teammates of Kylian Mbappé. In addition to the insufficient performance rendered on the ground, corridor noises have reported several frustrations which could grow internally.
With a great season with PSG, Ousmane Dembélé can, this season, claim the Ballon d'Or. A new status that contests the hegemony of Captain Kylian Mbappé, considered the technical leader of the Blues for years. At a press conference, several French players failed to decide between the two men for the Ballon d'Or while several observers believe that Dembélé deserves the distinction much more than his former teammate in Paris. Consequently, rumors explained that frustrations would be emerging within the French wardrobe. Asked at a press conference this Saturday, Kylian Mbappé, like Ibrahima Konaté before him, however explained that he would choose Ousmane Dembélé for the Ballon d'Or in the case of a duel with Lamine Yamal. A statement that was not enough to calm rumors on a cohabitation that would deteriorate between the two French offensive geniuses.
The strong release of Kylian Mbappé on the atmosphere that reigns in the French team
Still present in front of the cameras of Telefoot This Sunday, Kylian Mbappé was therefore questioned about the state of the Blues wardrobe. And for the French captain, the atmosphere in this French group is quite unique, as himself explained: “The atmosphere, I have never known it like that before because we all have the same age group. Before, there were always elders and very young. There, we understand each other much more easily, many have played together in the youth teams. We have known each other for many years. It's great to be able to get along outside the field, but it is on the ground that we prove us. It is on the ground that we will have to build our reputation. There is everything to do with this generation.»»
A promising generation according to the Real Madrid striker who wanted to explain that this team aims at the coronation in the World Cup but that the rejuvenation of the French workforce explained the sometimes disappointing results of the latter: “We have been tried a lot on the last World Cups. But who remains of these teams? There are a lot of new young players, it's a new cycle. It is up to us to build the reputation of this team. You have to go step by step. You have to arrive with the most certainties to win the World Cup. It is our dream to all. ” Tactical work will also be necessary to allow the Blues to achieve their goals. While Kylian Mbappé is often accused of vampirizing the attacking game of his teams, the player trained at AS Monaco explained this Sunday that he had to give way to everyone so that France achieves his objectives: “You have to give way to everyone. You have to understand what types of players have. On Thursday, we played with Ousmane (Dembélé), Michael (Olise) and Désiré (gifted). Ousmane has taken on another dimension, an exceptional dimension. You have to make room for him. He is a player who can make us win. Everyone must find their place and the space necessary to express themselves. The more players capable of winning, the more we win. ”
