2026 World Cup: What can France do without Kylian Mbappé?

Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid forward and captain of the French national team, is dealing with a hamstring injury, raising concerns about his participation in the World Cup. Coach Didier Deschamps is considering several replacement options, including Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, and Ryan Cherki. The absence of Hugo Ekitiké due to injury further limits available choices. Possible returns of players like Olivier Giroud or Karim Benzema are also mentioned, although the latter seems unlikely.