Mbappé: “I must improve in defense to help France win the 2026 World Cup”
By OnzeActu · · 1 min read
The captain of the French team, Kylian Mbappé, declared before the start of the 2026 World Cup that he must progress in the defensive sector to allow the Blues to aim for final victory. The Real Madrid scorer, already titled in 2018 and finalist in 2022, is committed to doing everything to bring the cup back to France.
A few days before the start of the 2026 World Cup, Kylian Mbappé spoke about the areas of improvement he wishes to address to take the France team to a new world title. The French captain, who will be playing in his third World Cup, sets a clear objective: to strengthen his defensive involvement to contribute to collective success.
“I know I have to improve in defense. I am ready to give everything for the team. I really want to win this World Cup and I will do whatever it takes to get there,” said Mbappé, quoted by Fabrizio Romano.
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At 27, the new Real Madrid striker is preparing to relive the most prestigious international competition after being crowned world champion in 2018 and beaten in the final by Argentina during the 2022 edition. Over the past season, Mbappé scored 43 goals in 47 matches, demonstrating that he is entering the tournament at the top of his form.
France will begin its campaign in Group I on June 16 with a first meeting against Senegal. Didier Deschamps' men will also face Iraq and Norway in the group stage.
Expectations are immense around the Blues and their captain, determined to add a new star to the French jersey thanks to total involvement in all phases of the game.