Why Mbappe Keeps No.10: France's 2026 Squad Numbers
Mbappé retains No.10, Dembélé switches to 7, Olise takes 11, and Thuram inherits 9 as France reveals 2026 World Cup squad numbers, signaling a generational
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Mbappé retains No.10, Dembélé switches to 7, Olise takes 11, and Thuram inherits 9 as France reveals 2026 World Cup squad numbers, signaling a generational
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