World Cup 2026: Mbappé's new challenge against Dembélé and Olise

France defeated Northern Ireland 3-1 in a World Cup 2026 warm-up, with Michael Olise scoring a hat-trick. Kylian Mbappé, deployed as a striker, was clumsy, while Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembélé had little impact. Coach Didier Deschamps keeps Mbappé central, drawing criticism from pundits like Jean-Michel Larqué, who wants Olise on the right, Dembélé central, and Mbappé on the left. France's attacking hierarchy is under pressure as Olise and Désiré Doué shine.