Macron visits French national team ahead of World Cup departure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 11:21 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron visited the national team’s training camp in Clairefontaine on June 2, 2026. Accompanied by his wife Brigitte, Macron expressed support and met with players, including Kylian Mbappé, ahead of their trip to the World Cup in the United States. The visit included a cordial conversation and a planned official lunch with the team and coaching staff. This gathering aims to boost team morale before the tournament.
- •Macron visited the training camp in Clairefontaine on June 2.
- •He shared a warm interaction with Kylian Mbappé.
- •An official lunch with players and coaching staff is scheduled.
- •The team is set to depart for the World Cup in the United States.
- 11:21 AMYahoo Sports — 🎥 Mbappé and Macron, thick as thieves before the World Cup 🇫🇷
"French President Emmanuel Macron visited the national team’s training camp in Clairefontaine. Accompanied by his wife, Brigitte Macron, the head of state wanted to bid the team farewell before their...
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