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‘A joy to watch’: World Cup fans embrace Les Bleus as Deschamps finally takes the brake off

‘A joy to watch’: World Cup fans embrace Les Bleus as Deschamps finally takes the brake off

Summary

France’s national football team, coached by Didier Deschamps, has shifted to a more attacking style in the 2026 World Cup. This change has helped the team score many goals and become strong favorites to win, pleasing fans who wanted a more exciting game.

Key Facts

  • Didier Deschamps has been France’s coach for 14 years and this is his last World Cup tournament as coach.
  • France started the 2026 World Cup with a slow first half against Senegal but improved after half-time.
  • Ousmane Dembélé and Michael Olise switched positions at half-time, helping the team play better.
  • Kylian Mbappé scored multiple goals to boost France’s performance.
  • France scored 13 goals in their first four games, almost matching their total goals from the last World Cup.
  • Deschamps’ teams have often been seen as cautious, focusing on defense rather than attack.
  • Despite winning past major tournaments, some fans felt France’s playing style was too defensive.
  • This new attacking approach is a change from previous years and may be Deschamps’ way to address earlier criticism.
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