Mbappé praises Upamecano ahead of France's World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 4:22 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Kylian Mbappé expressed admiration for Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano in an interview with L’Équipe. Ahead of France's World Cup opener against Senegal, Mbappé highlighted Upamecano's impressive form and consistency during the previous season. Upamecano is expected to play a crucial role in France's campaign as they aim to capture their third World Cup title. France will also face Iraq and Norway in the group stage.
- •Mbappé lauds Upamecano as one of the world's best defenders.
- •France starts their World Cup campaign against Senegal.
- •Upamecano showcased impressive form in the last season with Bayern.
- •France seeks to improve upon their 2022 World Cup performance.
- 4:22 PMYahoo Sports — “One of the best in the world” – Mbappé hails Bayern defender ahead of France’s World Cup opener
"While many might have expected the Real Madrid forward to be referring to Bayern Munich attacker Michael Olise when discussing French talent at the Bundesliga champions, it was actually fellow Bayern ...
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