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World Cup premiere: Mbappé wants title and backs Dembélé

France faces Iraq for the first time in World Cup history. Kylian Mbappé is chasing the title and has praised teammate Ousmane Dembélé.

World Cup premiere: Mbappé wants title and backs Dembélé
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The duel between France and Iraq is a classic David-versus-Goliath match. In 96 years of World Cup history, this encounter has never happened before, according to Kicker. At the center once again is Kylian Mbappé.

Mbappé wants to win the title with France and is encouraging his teammate Ousmane Dembélé. The striker praised Dembélé’s qualities and emphasized his importance to the team. For France, the tournament is about taking the next step toward the final.

Source: www.kicker.de