Mats Hummels praises Dayot Upamecano after France vs Morocco match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Mats Hummels expressed admiration for Dayot Upamecano's performance following France's match against Morocco in the FIFA World Cup. Upamecano has been a standout defender for France, helping the team reach the semi-finals. Hummels, a noted former defender, received Upamecano's jersey after the match, sharing his appreciation on social media. This moment highlights Upamecano's rise as a key player for France as they aim for their second World Cup title in eight years.
- •Hummels praised Upamecano's defensive skills on social media.
- •Upamecano has been instrumental in France's World Cup campaign.
- •France reached the semi-finals of the tournament.
- •Upamecano secured his jersey after the match against Morocco.
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Germany, BVB legend Mats Hummels a fan of Bayern Munich, France star Dayot Upamecano
"Hummels, one of the best to ever do it, is a fan of Upamecano, who will go down as one of his era’s best centre-backs.
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