Mbappé reaches 100 caps as France rally around Deschamps

Mbappé to Deschamps: 'You are not alone'

Kylian Mbappé addressed the squad on Tuesday after a moment of silence held for Didier Deschamps' mother, who passed away recently (1) (3). "Vous n'êtes pas seul", you are not alone, Mbappé told his coach in front of the team (3). The squad gathered before training to show Deschamps they are with him. France face Norway on Friday, and the group is locked in.

Mbappé reaches 100 caps, scores in 3–0 win

Mbappé hit 100 caps in France's 3–0 win over Iraq and scored his 60th international goal (4). Only nine French players have reached the milestone before him. Deschamps called him into the side as a teenager, and Mbappé reflected on the journey afterwards: "I think I always dreamed of being here and the fact of being here is really extraordinary" (4). Dembélé also featured in the win.

Bouaddi chose Morocco, and France missed out

Ayyoub Bouaddi is 18 and running games at the World Cup. Liverpool had scouts in the stadium, PSG are circling, and Bayern wanted him last week (2). He chose Morocco over France. For Les Bleus, losing a midfielder who can dictate a match against Brazil at that age is a genuine blow.