Mbappé leads France's fearsome front four as Les Bleus emerge as World Cup favourites

France's unbeaten World Cup campaign has underlined why Didier Deschamps' side is widely regarded as the tournament favourite. Les Bleus have stormed into the Round of 16 with four consecutive victories and a commanding 13-2 goal difference, driven by the prolific attacking quartet of Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise and Bradley Barcola. Mbappé is level with Lionel Messi on six goals, while Olise leads the tournament in assists, highlighting France's attacking depth. The 2018 champions are now chasing a third successive World Cup final appearance, a feat achieved only by Germany and Brazil, with Paraguay next in their path as they continue their bid to reclaim football's biggest prize.

Jul 2, 2026 - 00:30
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Mbappé leads France's fearsome front four as Les Bleus emerge as World Cup favourites
France's unbeaten World Cup campaign has underlined why Didier Deschamps' side is widely regarded as the tournament favourite. Les Bleus have stormed into the Round of 16 with four consecutive victories and a commanding 13-2 goal difference, driven by the prolific attacking quartet of Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise and Bradley Barcola. Mbappé is level with Lionel Messi on six goals, while Olise leads the tournament in assists, highlighting France's attacking depth. The 2018 champions are now chasing a third successive World Cup final appearance, a feat achieved only by Germany and Brazil, with Paraguay next in their path as they continue their bid to reclaim football's biggest prize.

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