Philippe Diallo highlights the humility and calmness of the French national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup

Paris – 16.06.2026: Philippe Diallo, president of the French Football Federation (FFF), praised the French national team before the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. In an interview, Diallo emphasized that the “Bleus” are approaching the competition with humility and calmness, nurturing the dream of a third world star. He highlighted the importance of respecting opponents as well as the willingness to focus on their own strengths in order to succeed in the tournament.

The ambitions of the team as well as of the federation are high, but the top priority remains serenity and confidence within the group. Diallo also mentioned the recent agreement regarding the financial conditions of the players. This notably concerns bonuses and the number of tickets for family members during the tournament. Although the exact figures have not been made public, this agreement aims to prevent possible tensions before the World Cup and to strengthen the team.

Concerning the question of the coach, Diallo was cautious. Although he had previously hinted that he knew the name of the future national team coach, he preferred not to say more in order to avoid any source of distraction before the World Cup. This position aims to promote focus on the ongoing competition and support the work of the current coach Didier Deschamps. The federation’s decision not to reveal the information reflects the desire not to unnecessarily divert the team’s attention.

Diallo also praised the successes of the leading French club Paris Saint-Germain, which recently won the UEFA Champions League for the second consecutive time. He described this triumph as “historic” and a sign of the strength of French football on the European stage. This success constitutes positive momentum for the national team, which wishes to approach the World Cup with this energy.

Finally, the president of the French Football Federation issued a call emphasizing that humility and serenity must remain important values for the “Bleus,” not only within the framework of the sporting competition but also in their relationships with international opponents. He specified that the federation would provide the necessary support to create the best possible conditions for success at the 2026 World Cup. The French national team thus enters this prestigious tournament, which will be held from June 11 to July 19 on the North American continent, with confidence, but with respect and moderation.