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World Cup 2026: Stay humble – Didier Deschamps to Mbappe, other France stars
Deschamps Urges Humility from France Ahead of World Cup Clash with Sweden
France head coach Didier Deschamps is urging his players, including captain Kylian Mbappe, to remain humble as they prepare to face Sweden in the World Cup Round of 32 later today.
In a pre-match press conference, Deschamps emphasized the importance of focus and determination. He noted that Sweden is poised to give their all in the knockout stage, underscoring that the team has nothing to lose.
“Sweden will do everything to win the game; they are playing for their survival,” Deschamps said. “We need to stay humble and maintain our determination and concentration.”
The victor of the matchup between France and Sweden will advance to the Round of 16 in the tournament.