French national team captain Jules Kounde commented on his team's performance in the match for the third place of the 2026 Emergency against England (4:6).

" In the other half, the worms were much more likely to be able to work by wearing a blue T-shirt. What was missing, although in the other half we created a lot of chances. We are all disappointed that we ended the tournament with another defeat and could not give victory to the coach.

Let's talk about the fact that we are not at the finals - this is an important match for the team. I especially appreciate that the match for the third place can’t be held, and it’s even harder for an athlete to play after you’ve been preparing until the final stage.. At the same time we had to earn more. We have deprived us of positive hostility, and people should have marveled at our game, otherwise completion takes away the bitter taste,” Deschamps quotes L’Equipe.

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