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This is France's BEST EVER squad | France FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview
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Didier Deschamps' titans enter this year's World Cup as the team to beat. Champions in 2018 and runners-up in 2022, Les Bleus are the favourites in North America. But can they reclaim this most coveted crown?
Andy is joined by OTC regular Jonathan Johnson to dissect France's star-studded squad. Is Kylian Mbappé's influence helpful - or harmful? How do Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué fit into a stacked front line? What will be sacrificed for glory?
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Video Chapters:
0:00 - Is this France’s strongest ever squad under Didier Deschamps?
10:00 - Kylian Mbappé’s controversial influence on the squad
17:08 - Ousmane Dembélé’s seismic impact
21:00 - The squad selection for the World Cup
26:57 - How Michael Olise is France’s X-Factor
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This is France's BEST EVER squad
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