The Pivot Towards Mbappé
Didier Deschamps has built his entire system around Kylian Mbappé. The French star, now regularly playing as a false 9, has total freedom to move across the attacking front.
This position allows him to receive between lines, dragging center-backs and creating spaces for overlapping fullbacks.
Attacking Midfielders as Support
Antoine Griezmann has become Mbappé's perfect partner. His ability to occupy spaces, combine, and arrive in the box perfectly complements Kylian's direct play.
Defensive Solidity
France hasn't sacrificed their defensive solidity for attack. The Tchouaméni-Camavinga partnership in midfield provides balance and recovery capability.
The 2026 Challenge
France seeks what they've never achieved: winning two consecutive World Cups (2018 and 2026). With Mbappé at his physical peak and a perfected system, they have arguments to achieve it.
