Kylian Mbappé

Kylian Mbappé returns to the World Cup as the 2018 champion, 2022 Golden Boot winner and 2022 Final hat-trick scorer — and now as Real Madrid’s headline summer 2024 signing. Didier Deschamps continues as head coach for what is also his last cycle, with Mbappé as captain and undisputed talisman.

France’s squad is one of the deepest in international football. Aurélien Tchouaméni and Eduardo Camavinga anchor the midfield; defensively William Saliba and Dayot Upamecano are entering peak years. Mbappé typically operates from the left or as a central forward depending on opponent.

Tactically Deschamps prioritises pragmatism — direct play, clean defending and reliance on Mbappé’s individual brilliance. Expect France to grind through the knockouts; their probable bracket path is among the most-tracked on resale markets.

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