The France national football team is preparing for the 2026 World Cup, and William Saliba is confident in his team's abilities. The defender defended his goalkeeper Mike Maignan after the loss to Senegal, stating that he had no concerns for him. Saliba also spoke about his partnership with Dayot Upamecano, saying they formed a good duo. The France national football team now has to focus on their next match against Iraq, which promises to be a tough battle. The players are aware that the World Cup is an event that comes every four years, and they are determined to do their best. William Saliba also mentioned the New York pitch, which was a bit difficult to play on. He stated that it was a bit like synthetic turf, but that the players had to adapt. The cooling break was also a topic of discussion, with Saliba stating that it could disrupt the rhythm of the game. Finally, the defender spoke about Michael Olise, whom he considers a talented player, but who still has a lot to achieve before being compared to Zinédine Zidane or Michel Platini. The France national football team's captain, Kylian Mbappé, was also present in the stands during the match against Senegal, but he did not give a debriefing to the team afterwards. Saliba said that Mbappé is still the same player, with a lot of enthusiasm and a desire to win, but now with more responsibilities as captain.