This summer marks 20 years since France hosted and won the World Cup. Entering Russia 2018, Didier Deschamps’ squad has as strong a team as any other country and is one of the favorites to finish the summer as the world’s top team. They have incredibly talented footballers with the likes of Paul Pogba, Olivier Giroud and Antonnie Griezmann.
Best Player
It’s a tie between goalkeeper Hugo Lloris and in-form striker Antoine Griezmann. Lloris is one of the world’s greatest goalkeepers, while Griezmann has been sensational this season and will be linked to some major clubs in the summer. Having a player like each on opposite ends of the field makes France a top contender.
Player to watch
Kylian Mbappe. The 19-year-old PSG star is so fast, and his ability down the wing works well with mobile forwards like Griezmann, like with Neymar at PSG. He doesn’t have a bunch of strength, but he makes up for it with his speed and smarts. He’s already arrived on the world stage, but here’s a chance to prove he can one day be the world’s top player.