Heading to America!
This Thursday evening, the French team claimed a 4-0 victory over Ukraine at the Parc des Princes, thanks to goals from Michael Olise, Hugo Ekitike (his first for the French senior team), and a brace from Kylian Mbappé.
A win that officially qualifies Les Bleus for the 2026 World Cup!
Didier Deschamps and his men are now mathematically guaranteed to finish first in their group; first place meaning direct qualification for the next World Cup!
The French team will finish their qualifiers this Sunday in Azerbaijan.
As a reminder, the 2026 World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
The goal is a third star for Les Bleus, who will be playing in their 17th World Cup, their eighth in a row!
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