World Cup 2026: Les Bleus, a more formidable team than ever?

Mondial 2026 : les Bleus, une équipe plus redoutable que jamais ?

Jul 1, 2026, 02:48 PM fr source ↗

FIFA World Cup 2026

Summary

After an impressive 3-0 win over Sweden that sent them to the round of 16, France are more than ever favorites at the 2026 World Cup, though sports journalist Thando Sibiya notes the road remains long.

Preview

mpressionnants vainqueurs de la Suède mardi pour atteindre les 8e de finale, les Français sont plus que jamais favoris de la Coupe du Monde 2026, même si le chemin est long. Les précisions de Thando Sibiya, journaliste sportive.

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