France cruise into semi-finals - could this be the best Les Bleus ever?
World Cup winners in 1998 and 2018, France have created another special team and in beating Morocco showed why they are favourites to win the 2026 competition.
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Notable Quotes
"We're talking about a generation of players and when you look at the squad and the attacking players, it is maybe one of the best, because you have so many players - it is so unbelievable."
— Patrick Vieira , Athlete
"It is difficult to see the weakness."
— Ian Wright , Celebrity
"France are the best, most skilful, most dangerous attacking team in the tournament."
— Pat Nevin , Athlete
Key People
Didier Deschamps is the head coach of the French national football team, known for leading the team to a World Cup victory.
Ian Wright is a former England striker and football pundit.
Kylian Mbappe is a French professional footballer known for his speed and scoring ability.
Ousmane Dembele is a French professional footballer who plays as a winger.
Pat Nevin is a former professional footballer and current sports pundit.
Patrick Vieira is a former French footballer and World Cup winner.
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World Cup winners in 1998 and 2018, France have created another special team and in beating Morocco showed why they are favourites to win the 2026 competition.
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