France, led by Kylian Mbappe, is competing in the FIFA World Cup 2026, with some outlets suggesting the team is on a mission to overcome past disappointments. Mbappe's performance is being closely watched, with some reports indicating he is driven to succeed against notable opponents, although he himself has downplayed the idea of a "revenge mission". The tournament is also seeing strong showings from other top players, including Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland.