John Lichfield - news@thelocal.fr
Updated: Tue 14 Jul 2026 12:08 CET
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France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the 2026 World Cup football tournament quarter-final match between France and Morocco. Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP
Talented French footballers - many drawn from the multi-racial suburbs - have become a net export for the country. France itself could learn a great deal from the success of its grassroots sports operation, writes John Lichfield.
