There’s no denying France’s depth of talent, but injuries, chemistry and off-field drama again threaten to derail Les Bleus on the biggest stage.
To watch the French national team is to watch one of the finest collections of soccer talent the global game has to offer. The defending World Cup champions won a 2018 tournament full of drama, and forward Kylian Mbappé fully announced his presence as one of the most dynamic attackers in the world.
The last several years have brought some change within Les Bleus. After nearly six years of being banned for his alleged involvement in a blackmail scandal against a teammate, striker Karim Benzema was reintroduced for the 2020 European Championship.