The France national team started their World Cup campaign with a 3-0 win over Iraq on June 22, 2026. Didier Deschamps is now looking to find the best system to optimize the team's attacking potential.

What system for France?

The coach confirmed that Kylian Mbappé would be the team's center-forward, and that the system would be built around him. Michael Olise also impressed with his brilliant pass to unlock the score against Iraq.

The team's assets

Kylian Mbappé is now the all-time top scorer for the France national team with 58 goals. Michael Olise showed his talent with a decisive pass for his first World Cup match.

The next match

France will face Norway on June 26, 2026, in their next group stage match. Here are the team's recent results: | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-22 | Iraq | 3-0 |

The team's current form is 4 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss in their last 5 matches, with a streak of 3 consecutive wins.