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France World Cup 2026 preview: Can Deschamps balance defense with attacking flair?

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France, under Didier Deschamps, seeks to balance defensive solidity with newfound attacking flair, led by Kylian Mbappé, ahead of the 2026 World Cup, despite criticism of Deschamps' conservative approach.

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