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Mbappe: France ready for World Cup next stage, must take Paraguay seriously
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Mbappe: France ready for World Cup next stage, must take Paraguay seriously

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • France advanced to the Round of 16 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Sweden 3-0.
  • Kylian Mbappe scored two goals and emphasized the team's readiness for the next stage.
  • Mbappe also expressed support for coach Didier Deschamps and stressed the need to take their next opponent, Paraguay, seriously.

France has secured its spot in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a decisive 3-0 victory over Sweden. The team captain, Kylian Mbappe, who netted two goals in the match, spoke about the team's mindset and readiness for the challenges ahead.

A new competition has begun. We understand why we are playing, where we are, and what we need to do. The team understands what needs to be done here. Despite a tough start, we played well today. We got into the game and created opportunities we could capitalize on.

— Kylian MbappeMbappe discusses France's readiness and performance after their win against Sweden.

"A new competition has begun," Mbappe stated, reflecting on France's performance. "We understand why we are playing, where we are, and what we need to do. The team understands what needs to be done here. Despite a tough start, we played well today. We got into the game and created opportunities we could capitalize on."

Mbappe also offered a message of solidarity to head coach Didier Deschamps, who has been facing difficult circumstances. "This is ingrained in our team's DNA. We are all in this together. The coach is going through a tough time, and unfortunately, it affects everyone. It's a very difficult situation. We will never leave him alone. We will support him," Mbappe said.

This is ingrained in our team's DNA. We are all in this together. The coach is going through a tough time, and unfortunately, it affects everyone. It's a very difficult situation. We will never leave him alone. We will support him.

— Kylian MbappeMbappe expresses support for head coach Didier Deschamps.

Looking ahead to the next round, France will face Paraguay, a team Mbappe believes must be taken seriously. "I am focused on the atmosphere in the locker room. [Paraguay] showed they must be taken seriously; they beat Germany. We are also working towards victory," he commented. France's progression to the next stage sets the stage for a crucial encounter against the Paraguayan side.

I am focused on the atmosphere in the locker room. [Paraguay] must be taken seriously; they beat Germany. We are also working towards victory.

— Kylian MbappeMbappe emphasizes the need to respect their next opponent, Paraguay.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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