A showdown between the two national teams was expected.
In 2022, Argentina beat France in the World Cup final to win the gold medals. The French Football Federation wanted a rematch.
Details: L’Équipe reported that the FFF considered setting up a return match with Argentina. But Kylian Mbappé, a key player for France, expressed concerns about the long trip, which would exceed 10 hours. After his warning, the federation decided against the plan.
The World Cup final ended 3-3 after regular time and extra time, with Argentina winning in the penalty shootout. For France, this was their second consecutive final, having won the trophy in 2018.
Recently, Mbappé also mentioned his doubts about players handling 60 matches in one season, emphasizing the need for more rest.
Reminder: Kylian Mbappé, the captain of the French national team, has arrived at the team’s base ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifying matches. He posted pictures of his arrival at the national team’s camp on Instagram.
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