France on the way to triumph in the 2026 World Cup

During the opening matches of the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, many matches were decided in chaotic circumstances, often with minimal differences. Brazil, Canada and Norway needed late goals to stay in the tournament, while Morocco and Paraguay had to go to penalties. France stands out in this chaos, reminding us that football matches can be won with order and dominance. France entered the tournament as a favorite and has been proving its advantage from the very beginning. In the group stage, winning all three matches, they joined Argentina and Mexico as one of the few teams with full points. The French scored as many as 10 goals, a feat only achieved by the Netherlands and Germany, who were eliminated from the tournament. In the last match, France literally destroyed Sweden, which included seven Premier League players. Kylian Mbappe scored two more goals, breaking the record for most goals in the World Cup knockout stage. Coach Didier Deschamps did not hide his appreciation for his striker, which he emphasized with a gesture of obeisance. The French fired 25 shots at Sweden's goal, of which 12 were on target. Olise, playing as a playmaker, used his creativity and speed with the support of Dembele and Barcola.  Former French footballer Thierry Henry highlighted Olise's importance in the team, calling him France's "Most Important Player", while Mbappe is their "Most Valuable Player". Henry also admired Olise for his unique approach to the game, which often surprised even his coach. France is currently in an excellent position to win the world title. Their route to the final at MetLife Stadium is favorable, and their dominance on the pitch makes it difficult to name a team that can stop them. The French will now face Paraguay in Philadelphia and then face the quarterfinals in Boston. They may face Spain, Portugal, Croatia, Belgium or the United States in the semi-finals. Deschamps' team cannot face Brazil, Argentina or England before the final, which further increases their chances of success. France are determined to regain the world title after a disappointing 2022 and to give their coach the perfect send-off.