Coupe du monde 2026 : la France impressionne la planète football
The French national team continues its flawless run at the 2026 World Cup, garnering admiration far beyond its borders. After a resounding 3-0 victory over Sweden in the round of 32, Didier Deschamps' men have confirmed their status as strong favorites to win the world title. Their collective mastery and attacking prowess have captivated media outlets worldwide, who have been full of praise for this generation led by Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise, and Ousmane Dembélé.
Since the start of the tournament, the French have posted impressive statistics. Victorious against Senegal (3-1), Iraq (3-0), and Norway (4-1) in the group stage, they followed up with a dominant performance against Sweden. Four matches, four wins, and thirteen goals scored: the potential European champions are setting a pace that few teams seem capable of matching.
Having been soundly eliminated, the Swedish media preferred to praise the talent of their opponent rather than look for those responsible for this premature exit.
The daily newspaper Aftonbladet offered one of the most striking commentaries, comparing the French national team to a true work of art. Its columnist, Erik Niva, believes it's difficult to fault a more modest team for not competing with a squad of such caliber. His colleague, Simon Bank, describes Les Bleus as the "Harlem Globetrotters of football," drawn from the world's finest pool of talent, capable of combining efficiency and spectacle.
For its part, Expressen emphasizes the almost impenetrable nature of this French team. The newspaper describes Kylian Mbappé's performance as exceptional and even believes that if Didier Deschamps' men don't win the trophy, it will be a real surprise given how obvious their dominance seems.
In Spain, the reactions are just as enthusiastic. Marca speaks of an almost indecent superiority, while AS highlights the Mbappé-Olise duo, who delivered a performance combining efficiency and inspiration. Mundo Deportivo, for its part, believes that France is now the team that inspires the most fear in this World Cup.
In Germany, Kicker questions which team could stop Les Bleus, praising the remarkable performances of Michael Olise and Kylian Mbappé. Der Spiegel opts for a more evocative approach, comparing French attacking football to a Michelin-starred dish, so perfectly does it combine quality, creativity, and refinement.
Across the Channel, the British media are emphasizing the depth of the French squad. ESPN points out that Les Bleus' strength no longer rests solely on Mbappé, given the abundance of attacking options available. The Telegraph even believes this team has the potential to join the ranks of the greatest national teams in World Cup history.
In South America, the praise is also pouring in. In Argentina, Olé describes France as a real "machine", while Clarín speaks of a team in "demolition" mode, capable of suffocating any opponent.
France's next challenge against Paraguay promises to be more physical and a tighter contest. But one thing is already clear after four matches: France is no longer just one of the tournament favorites. With its level of play, its efficiency, and the depth of its squad, it has become the benchmark that all other nations now dream of dethroning.
After the generation of Michel Platini, Alain Giresse and Jean Tigana who gave France their first Euro 1984, and that of Zidane, Desailly and Deschamps who won the 1998 World Cup, this new generation embodied by Kylian Mbappé, Micheal Olise and Ousmane is well on its way to writing a great page in the history of the French team.
Commentaires (11)
Participer à la Discussion
Règles de la communauté
💡 Astuce : Utilisez des emojis depuis votre téléphone ou le module emoji ci-dessous. Cliquez sur GIF pour ajouter un GIF animé. Collez un lien X/Twitter, TikTok ou Instagram pour l'afficher automatiquement.
Se connecter
Commentez avec votre profil, votre photo, et soyez averti des réponses.