The France national football team is currently in the midst of competition for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Ousmane Dembélé, one of the team's key players, disappointed against Senegal last Tuesday. With limited influence in a number 10 role, he gave up the axial position in the second half to Michael Olise, who shone brightly. Dembélé returned to the right wing, his former position, which has rarely left imperishable memories in the France national football team. He was the first to be replaced at the 80th minute and his successor Bradley Barcola scored a goal in the 82nd minute. Didier Deschamps, the France national football team's coach, could align the same eleven against Iraq for the next match scheduled for next Monday at 23 hours. Dembélé will have to show that he can be as decisive as Kylian Mbappé and Michael Olise. And he is respected by all his partners, with a leadership role in the locker room. Then, he is praised by the French staff for his defensive involvement. Dembélé encourages his partners to defend better, and is one of the few who can challenge Mbappé on the subject. So he will have to fight to keep his starting spot. But he has the qualities to achieve it. Dembélé is a versatile player, able to play in several positions, which is an asset for the Blues. He will have to show that he can be as effective as Olise and Mbappé to keep his place in the team.