For France, transitions remain a major weapon. Few teams are as capable of transforming a defensive moment into a scoring opportunity within seconds. Kylian Mbappé remains the headline threat, but France’s attacking strength extends far beyond one player. Their ability to attack open spaces and force defenders into split-second decisions makes them devastating on the counterattack.
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