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'He's the Ballon d'Or winner!' - Mbappe bites back at Dembele's critics

France star Kylian Mbappe has fiercely defended his international team-mate Ousmane Dembele following criticism of the winger's performance against Senegal. Speaking ahead of France's second 2026 World Cup fixture against Iraq, the Real Madrid forward reminded everyone of Dembele's tactical value and Ballon d'Or status, while also opening up on the pressures of captaincy and Michael Olise's impact.

France vs Iraq: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the World Cup match between France and Iraq, as well as kick-off time and team news

Revealed: The three changes France are set to make against Iraq

Didier Deschamps is reportedly ready to make three personnel alterations to his starting line-up for France's upcoming World Cup group game. The manager looks set to hand Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola a start, his first at a World Cup, to inject energy into the attack, with Desire Doue having struggled in the first half against Senegal.

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Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
3	Paksi SE	33	15	8	10	63	46	17	53	W W L W L
4	Debrecen	33	14	11	8	51	41	10	53	W L D W D
5	Zalaegerszeg	33	13	9	11	49	43	6	48	L L L W L
6	Puskas FC Academy	33	13	7	13	43	43	0	46	D W W L L
7	Ujpest	33	11	7	15	48	57	-9	40	L L L W W