Deschamps on Mbappé's Form: What it Means for 2026 Cup
Mbappé 'in top form' for 2026 World Cup, says Deschamps, as France prepares for group-stage tests against Senegal, Iraq, and Norway.
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Mbappé 'in top form' for 2026 World Cup, says Deschamps, as France prepares for group-stage tests against Senegal, Iraq, and Norway.
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