French player Kevin Phạm Ba: France will beat Senegal

French footballer Kevin Phạm Ba anticipates a strong performance from the French national team in the 2026 World Cup, predicting they will overcome Senegal in their opening match.

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The French team has depth and is very high quality in every position. From defense to midfield and attack, France has the best players in the world.

Phạm Ba, who has experience playing against several French internationals in lower leagues, highlighted the team's depth. "The French team has depth and is very high quality in every position," he stated. "From defense to midfield and attack, France has the best players in the world." He specifically mentioned Ousmane Dembélé as a top talent.

Despite acknowledging Kylian Mbappé's crucial role as a leader and offensive force, Phạm Ba suggested that Mbappé might not be at his absolute peak due to recent injuries. However, he emphasized that France's overall squad quality and experience, under the long-serving coach Didier Deschamps, make them the "strongest team in the world" and a top contender for the championship.

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I think France will win against Senegal.

Phạm Ba, born in France with Vietnamese heritage, is set to play in the V-League for Nam Định FC in 2025. He believes the team's determination to win the World Cup for Deschamps, who is expected to depart after the tournament, will be a significant motivating factor.

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For me, France is the strongest team in the world.