Kylian Mbappé will speak this Thursday at 23:10 PM on M6, in FIFA World Cup – The MagTo mark the launch of the 2026 World Cup, the captain of the French national team will give an exclusive interview to Ophélie Meunier and Smaïl Bouabdellah, to be broadcast after the opening match of the tournament. The topics will include: the ambitions of Les Bleus, their relationship with French fans, Mbappé's status in the United States, and the last World Cup. Didier Deschamps and PSG's recent victory in the Champions League.
The French national team wants to make history.
Kylian Mbappé clearly sets the French team's objective: to go all the way. The captain of Les Bleus reminds everyone that France has already had the opportunity to make history, particularly in recent major international competitions, and that it knows what it takes to reach the top. "To make history, one must suffer. One must be prepared to suffer.""He affirms. Mbappé insists on the hunger for victory that must drive the French players before this World Cup. For him, no national team should approach the competition with more desire than Les Bleus. His powerful statement sums up the expected mindset: "I don't think there's any team that should be hungrier than us."
The support of the French placed at the center
Mbappé also spoke about the connection between the French national team and its fans. He believes that the supporters' support will be crucial during the competition. The captain promised that the players would do everything to make the French people proud. He also set a very concrete goal: to return on July 20th with the trophy and celebrate a victory with the country. The player acknowledged, however, the high expectations of the French public for its great champions. He reminded everyone that the greatest legends of French sport were also criticized or heckled at certain points in their careers, without this diminishing their place in history.
The United States, a territory to be conquered
The 2026 World Cup will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Mbappé focuses particularly on his relationship with the American public. He affirms that he is appreciated in the United States and acknowledges the country's importance for major global sports stars. But he clarifies that his trip is far from a mere media appearance. His objective is purely sporting: to be recognized as a footballer, to help the French national team gain recognition as a great team, and to etch Les Bleus into history. For Mbappé, a World Cup in the United States holds special significance. Winning it there would be a truly memorable event.
A final World Cup for Didier Deschamps
The interview also touches on the case of Didier Deschamps. The manager will be leading the French national team for the last World Cup. Mbappé states that the players want to make the most of their time with him and pay tribute to him. The captain explains that the best possible tribute would be to win, because Didier Deschamps loves victory and has built his career on this results-oriented culture. The goal, therefore, is to give Deschamps the best possible send-off, with a final World Cup worthy of his legacy with Les Bleus.
