French captain Kylian Mbappé defends Ousmane Dembélé before Iraq match

Kylian Mbappé spoke on June 21 during a press conference ahead of France's second group stage match against Iraq at the World Cup. He defended teammate Ousmane Dembélé, who faced criticism for his initial performance against Senegal. Mbappé emphasized Dembélé's importance to the team's attacking play and noted his ability to create space for other players. He also highlighted Dembélé's experience and confidence within the squad. The match against Iraq is crucial for France’s World Cup campaign.

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