France's 2026 World Cup forward line: How Mbappe, Dembele, Olise and Barcola compare to history's greatest attacks
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Mark Doyle
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France's forward line of Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise, and Bradley Barcola has dominated the 2026 World Cup, scoring 13 goals in four matches. The article examines where this attacking quartet ranks among the greatest forward lines in World Cup history, comparing them to legendary trios and quartets from past tournaments like Brazil's 1970 team, Hungary's 1954 side, and France's own 1998 and 2018 squads. It analyzes each player's contributions, playing styles, and the historical context of their performances.
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· 3 pulledFrance's forward line has taken the 2026 World Cup by storm.
Kylian Mbappe has accounted for the majority of those goals, with the Real Madrid superstar striking six times in four outings so far.
Current Ballon d'Or holder Ousmane Dembele is just two goals behind Mbappe and Argentina's Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot.
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