After the Blues, Mbappé pressures Deschamps not to coach another national team

Author: Saturnin BossaPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: France
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After the Blues, Mbappé pressures Deschamps not to coach another national team

Kylian Mbappé publicly urged Didier Deschamps not to take over another national team after the 2026 World Cup. On the sidelines of the opening match, Mbappé said he hopes this World Cup is Deschamps' last with France, referencing rumors about Italy and Argentina. Deschamps, stepping down after fourteen years, is keeping his options open. Zinédine Zidane is seen as a likely successor, while France will face Senegal on June 15.

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