Mbappe Admits Olise Transforms Les Bleus' Attack

France's reputation as a World Cup favorite is bolstered not only by Kylian Mbappe's scoring prowess but also by Michael Olise's exceptional creativity, which has injected new life into Les Bleus' attack. Olise's presence has given the French team a bolder, more entertaining style, moving away from years of pragmatic play.

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It was an extraordinary action. Unfortunately, it didn't go in, but the crowd comes to the stadium to see things like that.

Coach Didier Deschamps appears to be embracing a more attacking philosophy, unleashing the talents of players like Olise. This shift has transformed France into one of the tournament's most feared sides. Their recent 3-0 victory over Sweden in New Jersey, securing a spot in the Round of 16 against Paraguay, exemplifies this evolution. France has now won four consecutive matches, scoring an impressive 13 goals.

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He has something special. He can see spaces that other players don't see. That quality makes France more dangerous.

Mbappe himself scored twice in the win against Sweden, bringing his World Cup 2026 total to six goals. Bradley Barcola added the third. Mbappe lauded Olise's unique ability to perceive and exploit spaces invisible to others, stating, "He has something special. He can see spaces that other players don't see. That quality makes France more dangerous."

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Everyone talks about goals, but players like Olise can change a game with one touch or one pass. He is one of the most important players in this team.

"Everyone talks about goals, but players like Olise can change a game with one touch or one pass. He is one of the most important players in this team," Mbappe added. Olise, born to a Nigerian father and Franco-Algerian mother, acknowledged his limited French fluency but emphasized his communication on the field. "I prefer to speak with my feet, even if I'm not fluent in French," he said.

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I prefer to speak with my feet, even if I'm not fluent in French.