It’s done ! The French team will participate in the 2026 World Cup next summer. After a final match against Azerbaijan, where the replacements will have playing time, Didier Deschamps and his staff will set out in search of a base camp. This should be located in the United States. Then, everyone will wait for the group draw which will take place on December 5 in Washington. Before that, the Tricolores, who are seeded, earned the right to enjoy this qualification, acquired after a success against Ukraine (4-0). But the Blues are already eagerly awaited for this World Cup, they who are considered very dangerous by many countries. In Spain, where we are happy for KM10, Marca already fears the DD gang.
Spain already makes it a favorite
“France confirmed its status as favorite for the 2026 World Cup by winning 4-0 against Ukraine. Deschamps’ men dominated the match from start to finish, repeatedly showing themselves in difficulty against an exceptional Trubin in the first half, before deploying all their potential in the second. MbappĂ© was brilliant, scoring his 400th career goal, and Olise put in a remarkable performance. A perfect evening which confirms the status of the Blues as one of the favorites for all the titles. Kylian MbappĂ© is also feared. “The Real Madrid striker delivered a spectacular performance. He scored two goals and offered an assist to EkitikĂ© for the last goal. His second goal of the match was his 400th in his career, at only 26 years old.
A.S. goes in the same direction in an article entitled “There is no World Cup without Mbappé” : “the last time France failed to qualify for a World Cup, in 1994, MbappĂ© wasn’t even born. The striker played in the final stages of the last two editions and could play a third in a row, in search of a second title which would confirm his place among the greatest players in the history of the World Cup. In Belgium, The Last Hour recalled the highly anticipated feats of arms of the Blues. “Finalist in 2022 and crowned in 2018, the French team won its ticket to the 2026 World Cup which will take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada (June 11 – July 19) by beating Ukraine 4 to 0 with a double from Kylian MbappĂ©, Thursday at the Parc des Princes.”
Germany wary of Olise and the Blues
Journalist for Files.netJuan Carlos Navarro also expects the Blues this summer: “for the quality and quantity of its talented workforce, it is one of the favorites.” In Germany, Kicker wrote: “two goals from Mbappé and Olise in great form: France secures its ticket to the World Cup.” The media is wary of Olise, very good according to him. For his part, Sky Germany launched: “first, the Parc des Princes remained silent as a sign of mourning, then Kylian Mbappé made all of France vibrate on this difficult evening: on the day of the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks in Paris, the French team won their ticket to the World Cup.” Journalist for Football TransfersDavid Hamza is also wary of the Blues.
“Yes, of course, I think they are one of the big favorites for the World Cup, especially with Spain, and maybe also Brazil, Argentina, England and Germany, who have less chances. France has seemed very confident and stable for months, and this has been confirmed in recent matches. I think they have a squad of almost unrivaled quality in all positions, so much so that even their best players have to find themselves on the bench or are not selected. Without forgetting, of course, the exceptional individual qualities of players like Mbappé, Olise or Barcola.
Argentina awaits Mbappé and the Tricolores
Title holders, Argentina also have an eye on the Blues. Tyc Sports blurted out: “UEFA World Cup qualifying continues, with Europe’s top teams battling it out for a place at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Today’s matches were marked by several key moments. France validated its ticket to the World Cup by winning 4-0 against Ukraine. Clarin wrote: “France fulfilled its mission in front of its public, winning its ticket for the World Cup thanks in particular to MbappĂ©, a real star of the match. France is of course one of the main contenders for the title of world champion, even if it will have to overcome legendary obstacles. Indeed, no player has ever won the Ballon d’Or and lifted the World Cup the following year. This year, the Ballon d’Or went to Frenchman Ousmane DembĂ©lĂ© of Paris Saint-Germain.”
The Argentine publication also mentioned the reunion with the Albiceleste. “The phenomenal Kylian Mbappé will play his third World Cup and could reunite with Lionel Messi and Scaloni, his tormentors at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Of course, the 26-year-old Real Madrid striker already knows what victory means, after his triumph in Russia in 2018. In Brazil too, we follow the Blues like Spear!. “Mbappé shone again with a double, while Ekitiké and Olise – the latter author of a remarkable performance – completed the scoring. Thanks to this result, the Blues, unfortunate finalists, confirm their presence in the World Cup and take an important first step in their quest for the title. Once again, France and its stars are already eagerly awaited this summer.
