The French coach is banking on Kylian Mbappé to take on the captain’s role at the next World Cup. Former French international Frank Leboeuf highlights that the Parisian striker understands the importance of wearing the armband to inspire his teammates. Like his predecessors, Mbappé will need to turn this responsibility into collective strength.

The Real Madrid player is preparing for his third World Cup appearance. At just 25, he already embodies one of the pillars of the national team. Leboeuf, who experienced France’s golden era, stresses the need for the captain to set an example on the pitch. In his view, the armband is more than just an accessory—it’s a symbol of leadership that can galvanize a team striving for success. France, runners-up in 2018 and 2022, is now aiming for the ultimate title. Mbappé, already the scorer of several decisive goals for the national team, must combine individual performance with exemplary leadership to guide *Les Bleus* toward the trophy. Observers expect him to fully embrace this role, as past iconic captains have done. Recent history in French football shows that the captain can become an essential driving force for a team in pursuit of glory.