Coupe du monde 2026 : Mariano Rajoy déclenche une vive polémique avec des propos visant l’équipe de France
Just days before the 2026 World Cup semi-final between France and Spain, a new controversy has erupted over the French national team. This time, it was sparked by former Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, whose comments about the French team have generated numerous reactions.
In an opinion piece published by the Spanish daily El Debate, the former head of government praised the quality of the team led by Didier Deschamps, while making remarks widely denounced as racist.
Mariano Rajoy first acknowledged the performances of Les Bleus, recalling their status as two-time world champions, their runner-up finish in the previous edition, and their flawless run since the start of the 2026 World Cup. He also emphasized that France was ranked first in the FIFA rankings and had a particularly competitive squad.
However, his comment that France possessed "a very high-level squad. And this, without any French players" quickly sparked outrage. This statement, which calls into question the nationality of many French players because of their origins, was perceived as a discriminatory attack.
This new controversy comes as the French team had already been the target of racist remarks during the competition. Mariano Rajoy's statements thus fuel a recurring debate about the diversity of the French national team, on the eve of a highly anticipated clash against Spain for a place in the 2026 World Cup final.
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