Heading to America!

This Thursday evening, the French team claimed a 4-0 victory over Ukraine at the Parc des Princes, thanks to goals from Michael Olise, Hugo Ekitike (his first for the French senior team), and a brace from Kylian Mbappé.

A win that officially qualifies Les Bleus for the 2026 World Cup!

Didier Deschamps and his men are now mathematically guaranteed to finish first in their group; a top spot that means direct qualification for the next World Cup!

The French team will wrap up their qualifiers this Sunday in Azerbaijan. 

As a reminder, the 2026 World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. 

The goal: a third star for Les Bleus, who will be playing in their eighth consecutive World Cup! 

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