World Cup Qualifying Matches Praise for Mbappe's Leadership by Kounde - 'He Leads Effortlessly'
In a significant move for French football, Kylian Mbappé was appointed as the captain of the national team in March 2023, following the retirement of World Cup-winning skipper Hugo Lloris. This announcement comes as France prepares to embark on their qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup.
The French team will begin their journey on September 5, with a trip to Ukraine, as part of Group D that also includes Iceland and Azerbaijan. Jules Kounde, a fellow member of the team, has praised Mbappé's leadership qualities, stating that they come naturally.
Mbappé, who has scored 50 times for the French national team, is known for his inspiring presence and openness to discussion among his teammates. His captaincy is expected to bring a fresh dynamic to the team, as he shares responsibilities with his fellow players, according to Kounde.
While Mbappé has not been mentioned as scoring a specific number of goals in the context of this qualifying campaign, he has demonstrated his prowess in World Cup matches, having scored 12 goals in 14 matches. However, the team's primary focus remains on regaining the World Cup title they won in 2018.
It's worth noting that Olivier Giroud holds the record for most goals scored by a French player with 57. The nation that finishes first in Group D will receive a spot in the World Cup draw, while the runner-up will enter a play-off for the remaining World Cup berths.
France's recent performance in the Nations League is a positive sign, as they finished third in June. This indicates a strong team spirit and a determination to succeed, which will undoubtedly be crucial in the upcoming qualifying campaign.
As the countdown to the 2026 World Cup begins, French football fans are eagerly anticipating the team's journey under their new captain, Kylian Mbappé. The team's first match against Ukraine on September 5 promises to be an exciting start to what could be a historic campaign.
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