World Cup
Cherki’s silent stare fuels speculation after France’s win
France dispatched Sweden on June 30 at the World Cup, with Kylian Mbappé netting two goals and Bradley Barcola adding another, as Les Bleus shone to secure a place in the round of 16, while a puzzling reaction from Rayan Cherki added intrigue.
Rayan Cherki, who has rarely featured since the tournament began, was approached by coach Didier Deschamps after the match. Cherki ignored the greeting, effectively meeting the coach with a wall.
At the post‑match press conference, Didier Deschamps praised his players’ performance. He added, “Go ahead, find problems, that’s good. It shouldn’t all be sunshine and roses.”
Olise dazzles France while his World Cup goal tally stays empty
France’s next World Cup fixture is set for Saturday, July 4, at 11 p.m. The match will determine the continuation of their tournament adventure. The victory was described as a rout, underscoring France’s dominance over Sweden. The result propelled Les Bleus into the knockout stage with confidence. The article was translated into English by artificial intelligence. The original French version remains available for readers.