With the 2026 World Cup drawing closer, national teams across the globe are gearing up for the tournament that will take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. While several nations have already booked their spots, European teams continue to battle for qualification. Amid that fight, one of Kylian Mbappe’s France teammates has sent a clear warning to Lionel Messi’s Argentina and Lamine Yamal’s Spain.

France kicked off their European qualifying campaign in strong fashion last month, earning a 2–0 win on the road against Ukraine and a 2–1 victory at home over Iceland. Les Bleus will now face Azerbaijan in Paris on Friday, October 10, before visiting Iceland again on Monday, October 13.

Ahead of those fixtures, Arsenal defender William Saliba addressed the media and was asked about

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