2026 World Cup - France: Kylian Mbappé makes a promise

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Joshua SOSSOU

News Editor

Under fire for weeks, Kylian Mbappé makes a promise to turn things around.

“I have a quick question: are you ever going to defend or press?” his younger brother Ethan Mbappé quipped during a series of questions from close friends and family for Le Parisien. Kylian Mbappé, for his part, admits he has "taken a step forward" in this area. He’s even pledged to step up his efforts during this 2026 World Cup.

“We talk about this a lot because he (Ethan) defends a lot—way more than I do. But it's good that people are shining a light on this aspect,” the France captain admitted. “I've always been demanding of myself, and I think I need to take another step up in this area. It’s something that’s crucial for the team, and I believe I have to do it. All of this needs to start with this World Cup because we want to win it. I'm ready to do things right because I want it at all costs. But it's true, he defends a lot more.” he confided.

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