Tension in France: Mbappé Mediates Internal Disputes Before World Cup Semifinal
According to a detailed report by L'Équipe, the French national football team experienced significant internal tensions before and during the 2026 World Cup, which culminated in coach Didier Deschamps leaving after a third-place loss to England, citing an 'unbreathable atmosphere.' The conflicts involved French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo, who prematurely mentioned knowing the next coach, and disputes over player bonuses, family tickets, and accommodation costs. Star player Kylian Mbappé took a leadership role, negotiating directly with Diallo to secure cryotherapy treatment for extreme heat, increase family tickets from six to eight, and renegotiate bonus payments to be awarded from the round of 16 rather than the semifinals. Additional tensions arose from a 120,000-euro business flight for federation executives while players' families faced higher hotel costs and inferior menus. The security chief Mohamed Sanhadji was also prematurely retired after receiving a donation from Mbappé.
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