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2026 World Cup: His Reality Is Different - Deschamps on Mbappe Being Labelled 'Dictator'
Deschamps said Mbappé’s public image does not reflect reality as France advanced 1-0 and set up a quarterfinal against Morocco.
- On Sunday, July 5, 2026, France defeated Paraguay 1-0 at Lincoln Financial Field to reach the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals. Kylian Mbappe converted a 66th-minute penalty to break the deadlock.
- Didier Deschamps defended Mbappe after the match, dismissing criticism over the captain's public persona. Deschamps stated the 27-year-old's image 'does not correspond at all to reality' and praised his dressing room leadership.
- Mbappe insisted France is ready to 'play ugly' if necessary, noting the team can 'get our hands dirty.' The French captain emphasized they anticipated Paraguay's physical approach throughout the match.
- Following the victory, Les Bleus set up a quarterfinal clash with Morocco. Deschamps highlighted the team's discipline, stating 'most important thing is that by the end of the game, there were no disagreements and that we get another card.'
- France will travel to Boston Stadium in Foxborough for the upcoming quarterfinal against Morocco. The team aims to maintain momentum following their hard-fought victory in Philadelphia.
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In a press conference after the victory against Paraguay, the French team's selector considered that his captain had nothing to do with a dictator.
·Paris, France
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The 2026 World Cup continues for the French team after a qualification ripped off against Paraguay in the 8th final (1-0) after a suffocating match. Kylian Mbappé, a unique goaltender of the Blues, also guided his flocks as to the attitude to be adopted against the opposing provocations.
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