Best team, moments, matches and players of World Cup group stage

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Best team, moments, matches and players of World Cup group stage

France has emerged as a dominant force in the World Cup group stage, securing three wins and showcasing a formidable attack featuring Kylian Mbappe, Michael Olise, and Ousmane Dembele. …

Ian Dennis, BBC Radio 5 Live France . I've seen all of their group games and they've made it three wins from three for the first time since they won the World Cup in 1998. They're still not perfect, so room to improve as they get stronger under a manager who has the experience to draw on, as Didier Deschamps seeks a third successive World Cup final. Phil McNulty, BBC Sport's chief football writer France . Just looking at their attack with Kylian Mbappe, Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembele and what it can do when it clicks - and the strength of Didier Deschamps' squad as a whole - makes me think they will be very difficult to stop. There are other strong contenders, but they are the most dangerous team in the tournament. John Bennett, BBC World Service After a sloppy start against Senegal, France exploded into life when Michael Olise was moved into the number 10 position. Their front four is frightening (with Desire Doue or Bradley Barcola), Kylian Mbappe's the happiest I have ever seen him at a major tournament, William Saliba is one of the best defenders at the tournament, unsung Adrien Rabiot links things brilliantly and there is also so much strength in depth. I saw them live twice, in New Jersey and Philadelphia, and I would be stunned if they do not make it to the final. Alex Howell, BBC Sport's England reporter France look like they are going to take some stopping. …

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