Coupe du monde 2026 : Ousmane Dembélé, un ballon d’or relégué sur le banc ?
France plays its second match of the 2026 World Cup against Iraq this Monday. After their convincing victory against Senegal (3-1), Les Bleus approach this match with confidence. But one question is on everyone's mind: will Ousmane Dembélé retain his place in Didier Deschamps' starting eleven?
Against the Lions of Teranga, the French winger didn't really make an impact on the match. Substituted in the second half, he saw Bradley Barcola immediately prove decisive, scoring France's second goal with his first real chance. A remarkable entrance that could shake things up before the match against Iraq.
At 29, Dembélé has arrived at this World Cup at the peak of his powers. A two-time consecutive Champions League winner with Paris Saint-Germain and the 2025 Ballon d'Or winner, the former Borussia Dortmund and FC Barcelona player is expected to be one of the French team's attacking leaders.
But his performances for the national team have fallen short of expectations. Despite his immense talent, he has never managed to consistently display the same level of performance for France as he does at club level.
In a French team considered one of the favorites to win the World Cup, Ousmane Dembélé can no longer afford any mistakes. Against Iraq, Didier Deschamps will have to make a decision: renew his faith in the Ballon d'Or winner or give Bradley Barcola a chance, whose sensational performance against Senegal made a lasting impression.
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