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2026 World Cup: Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembélé remains in Mbappé's shadow
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2026 World Cup: Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembélé remains in Mbappé's shadow

Le Monde (English) · Jun 22, 2026, 7:00 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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A brilliant forward, deemed essential for PSG, Ousmane Dembélé has been more discreet in the French national team. After struggling in the France-Senegal match, he aims to turn things around against Iraq on Monday.

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