France Prepares for Nations League Quarterfinals as Mbappé and Dembélé Shine

The French national team, led by captain Kylian Mbappé, gears up to face Croatia with an in-form squad bolstered by standout performances across Europe.

Kylian Mbappé, returning to the French squad after missing the last two gatherings, has been in exceptional form with 15 goals in 2025, including a recent double for Real Madrid against Villarreal.
Ousmane Dembélé continues his stellar season with Paris Saint-Germain, scoring his 30th goal of the campaign during a 3-1 victory over Marseille in Ligue 1's Classique matchup.
Didier Deschamps has named a 23-player roster for the Nations League quarterfinals against Croatia, including newcomer Désiré Doué of PSG, who impressed in recent domestic performances.
The French defense and midfield also showcased mixed results this weekend, with standout performances from players like Aurélien Tchouaméni and Eduardo Camavinga for Real Madrid, while Ibrahima Konaté faced setbacks, losing an English League Cup final with Liverpool.
French goalkeepers endured a challenging weekend, with Mike Maignan conceding for AC Milan despite a win, and Lucas Chevalier and Brice Samba struggling in Ligue 1 losses.