World Cup 2026: France vow to maintain attacking philosophy against Sweden
Key takeaways
- By: FRANCE 24 Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé are both on four goals already after World Cup group stage.
- Les Bleus topped their group with a perfect nine points, scoring 10 goals against Senegal, Iraq and Norway, but their adventurous approach also allowed opponents opportunities.
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France's fearsome attack carried them smoothly through the World Cup group stage, but coach Didier Deschamps warned his players to remain "humble" as they play their first knockout match on Tuesday against a Swedish side that scored five goals in their tournament opener and then conceded as many in their following game.
By: FRANCE 24 Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé are both on four goals already after World Cup group stage. © Dylan Martinez, Reuters France will not abandon the attacking philosophy that carried them through the World Cup group stage despite conceding chances, coach Didier Deschamps has warned ahead of their last-32 clash against Sweden on Tuesday.
Les Bleus topped their group with a perfect nine points, scoring 10 goals against Senegal, Iraq and Norway, but their adventurous approach also allowed opponents opportunities.