Deschamps Defends Mbappe's Role Ahead of World Cup 2026

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Deschamps Defends Mbappe's Role Ahead of World Cup 2026

Didier Deschamps, the France coach, is firing back at critics who doubt his choice to play Kylian Mbappe as a center-forward. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, Deschamps insists he knows what he's doing, claiming Mbappe has been a center-forward superstar for years. Meanwhile, Arsene Wenger believes France has the talent to win it all again, with Mbappe shining bright as the star player.