For much of this summer’s World Cup, France and its fearsome forward line seemed destined for the crown.
Up until Spain’s watertight defense nullified Didier Deschamps’s myriad of attacking weapons, Les Bleus were the runaway favorites for a third world title. While defeat at the semifinal stage stings, it can’t fully detract from the frightening performances of Kylian Mbappé and Co. en route to the final four.
