Kylian Mbappe said France’s array of attacking talent gives them a more offensive edge than the squads who reached the last two World Cup finals as Les Bleus seek to secure a place in the knockout stage with victory over Iraq on Monday.
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The tournament total of seven already is the second highest in the history of the global finals. The 2018 edition in Russia saw 12, and it would not be a surprise to see more this year.
France are expected to make only minor adjustments rather than wholesale changes when they face Iraq in their second World Cup Group I match on Monday, with coach Didier Deschamps keen to preserve momentum while edging closer to the knockout stages.
Norway defender Leo Ostigard has become a father, following the birth of his first child over FaceTime.