France national team: Mbappé contested as centre forward by 61% of fans – La Nouvelle Tribune

According to an Odexa poll published on June 13, 2026, 61% of French football fans believe Kylian Mbappé should not play as centre forward during the 2026 World Cup. This follows disappointing performances in friendlies against Ivory Coast and Northern Ireland. The debate is fueled by competition with Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembélé and reported disagreements between Mbappé and coach Didier Deschamps. Despite this, 77% of fans expect France to beat Senegal on June 16 at MetLife Stadium.