Kylian Mbappé participated in a humorous segment about the arrival of the French national team players at Clairefontaine, which has become a much-discussed event over the years due to their sometimes spectacular outfits. In the video, the captain of Les Bleus chats with comedian James Corden, who encourages him to step out of his usually more understated style and try out some much bolder looks.
Clairefontaine, an impromptu podium for the French national team
For several years now, arrivals at the training ground have no longer gone unnoticed. Some French internationals have transformed this moment into a veritable informal fashion show, with meticulously crafted, sometimes extravagant, outfits. Jules Koundé is regularly associated with this fashion aspect, while Michael Olise, Ibrahima Konaté, and Hugo Ekitike have also made a strong impression with their very noticeable sartorial choices.
Mbappé targeted for his more reserved style
Mbappé is more discreet than many of his teammates when it comes to fashion. James Corden pointed out to him that, as captain, he couldn't let the other French players steal the spotlight upon their arrival at Clairefontaine. Mbappé then agreed to the makeover.
Pink jacket, black hat, white wig
The video shows Mbappé sporting a series of deliberately extravagant outfits. He appears, for example, in a striking pink jacket and a large black hat, then in another pose featuring a black jacket and a white wig. The tone is clearly parody: getting out of the car, posing for the cameras, waving to imaginary photographers—everything mimics the highly scrutinized arrivals of the French national team at Clairefontaine.
As a reminder, the French national team, having arrived in the United States, will play their first World Cup match on Tuesday at 21 p.m. against Senegal. In the meantime, check out the video of Kylian Mbappé parodying the French national team.
