France, in top form with five consecutive wins, including the last one against Paraguay 1-0 on July 4, 2026, has been at the center of a controversy after a Paraguayan senator's racist comments towards Kylian Mbappé.

What happened?

France assistant coach Guy Stéphan reacted strongly to these comments, calling them « indigne, abject et scandaleux ».

Why it matters for France

These comments have sparked a wave of outrage in the football world, and France, currently on a five-game winning streak, must now focus on their next match against Morocco on July 9, 2026.

What comes next?

France, with their team in form, must now face this new challenge, and Guy Stéphan has already started preparing his team for this match. And with their next match at home against Morocco, France must continue to show solidarity and determination to succeed in this World Cup.