As the 2026 World Cup approaches, Ousmane Dembélé is not afraid to make his voice heard within the France squad. According to L’Équipe, one of his recent messages was aimed directly at Kylian Mbappé.
Dembélé wants everyone to lead by example, including Mbappé. Even his close friend. The French forward believes the national team captain must contribute more defensively if France hopes to win another World Cup title. It is a topic he has reportedly raised several times in recent weeks, sometimes jokingly and sometimes in a more serious manner.
Dembélé Demands Collective Defensive Effort
The new Ballon d’Or winner has become one of the symbols of pressing and collective sacrifice, particularly under the guidance of Luis Enrique. For him, great teams are built with eleven players fully committed, whether they have the ball or not.
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Behind his comments lies no personal criticism, but rather a collective demand. Dembélé believes every player must contribute to defensive duties regardless of status, reputation, or role within the squad.
It is a clear message ahead of the World Cup: France will only succeed if everyone works together. In that equation, even a superstar like Kylian Mbappé is not exempt from the rules of the collective effort.
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