France's World Cup squad enjoys strong locker‑room unity as Mbappé leads

During the 1998 World Cup, France midfielder Zinédine Zidane was shown a direct red card after striking Saudi captain Fuad Amin. Coach Didier Deschamps called the act “impardonnable” and warned it could cost the team matches, later expressing regret for his harsh comments.

In the current tournament, internal reports describe a very positive atmosphere within the French national team. Coach Deschamps has granted players more freedom, while captain Kylian Mbappé is actively policing discipline, correcting minor breaches and reinforcing team cohesion. The squad is said to be united and focused as they advance toward the competition’s decisive stages.