Deschamps Hails Mbappé's 6th World Cup Goal Dedication as France Rolls Into Last 16
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Updated · ESPN · Jul 1
Deschamps Hails Mbappé's 6th World Cup Goal Dedication as France Rolls Into Last 16
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Jul 1
Summary
Didier Deschamps said Kylian Mbappé's dedication after France's opening goal in a 3-0 win over Sweden deeply moved him following the death of the coach's mother.
France's coach had briefly left camp and missed the final group match, then returned to the touchline for the knockout game and praised the squad's unity and focus during his absence.
Mbappé is now joint top scorer with Lionel Messi on six goals, while Michael Olise added two assists against Sweden to reach five for the tournament.
France has won all four World Cup matches and scored at least three goals in each, but Deschamps said the team must reproduce that level against Paraguay in Philadelphia on July 4.