Francia is always a fearsome rival, as he has shown in the last major national team tournaments. However, despite coming close to glory on numerous occasions, it has not repeated the success of 2018, when it won the World Cup with insulting authority over the rest of the countries. Of that team there are only two survivors in the call made official by the French Football Federation for this next break.
The French team, still directed by Deschampswill have 24 players for the Nations League matches against Israel and Belgium. Among them are Alphonse Areolá and Ousmanne Dembelé, who are the only ones who were present in the 4-2 win against Croatia in the final of the World Cup in Russia. Next to them could be Kylian Mbappébut his recent discomfort has caused the coach to choose to do without him for these games.
Some of the heroes who brought the title to their country in Moscow and who They should be the leaders of the current generation, they have had very disappointing careers, far from the expectations that were had of them. It is the case of Paul Pogbasuspended for doping; Raphael Varanewho has hung up his boots at the age of 31; Benjamin Mendywho spent time in prison; either Samuel Umtitipunished by his continuous injuries.
The recent announcement of Antoine Griezmann about his retirement from the French team makes another of the pillars of that team falls. Together with Giroud, now in the MLS, they formed a lethal duo. They were escorted by Matuidiretired; and Kantein Arabia, shaping a recognizable and fearsome team.
Not even the main promises, like Lemar or Fekir, have managed to shine completely. A group that could include Ousmanne Dembelewho, despite being one of the leaders of PSG, has not reached the level expected of him. It is only saved Mbappé, who already dazzled in Russia at the age of 19 and continues to do so at 25.
A new generation to dream
France has been falling on the threshold of success for several years. However, they have failed in their attempts. Despite having one of the best squads in the world, they have only managed UNA League in 2021falling to Argentina in the 2022 World Cup final and in the semifinals to Spain in the 2024 Euro Cup. Even so, They can boast of having maintained enough consistency to be in the fight for titles in each tournament.
Those who are no longer there They would have to form the backbone of this team to guide the young talentsbut they still have a great team. Deschamps has achieved maintain the philosophywith a solid approach that bases their game on defense so that they are It is the attackers who decide the balance in the matches.
Despite their young age, footballers like Koundé, Saliba, Camavinga, Tchouaméni, Barcola u Olise excite a team led by Kylian Mbappé who, despite his absence during this break, continues to be the great leader. From 2018 to 2024 almost all the pieces have fallen but Deschamps wants to put together another great puzzle to once again form a champion France.
