Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe has been confirmed as the new captain for the France national team, coach Didier Deschamps said on Tuesday.
They then visit [Ireland](/soccer/team/_/id/476/republic-of-ireland) in Dublin three days later. [Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.)](/espnplus/schedule/_/type/upcoming/categoryId/119cfa41-71d4-39bf-a790-6273a52b0259/channel/ESPN_PLUS) [Speaking to French outlet Telefoot](https://twitter.com/SaberDesfa/status/1638180028037963781), Deschamps said: "Kylian Mbappe is the new France captain. The head coach had made his mind up already and announced the news to his squad on Monday evening.
Antoine Griezmann is reportedly mulling over his international future with France after seeing captaincy duty passed to Kylian Mbappe.
The 32-year-old Atletico Madrid star has [earned 117 caps for his country](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/griezmann-became-zidane-platini-kante-france-world-cup/blt641f799275571969) since making a senior debut back in 2014. Didier Deschamps is said to have given careful consideration to the many options available to him before settling on the 24-year-old frontman, with the [head coach confirming his decision in an interview on Tuesday](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/kylian-mbappe-selected-as-new-france-captain-by-didier-deschamps/bltffaa9c71355b411e). He has previously said of his commitment to the collective cause: “I give everything for France and for Deschamps.”
Kylian Mbappe has been selected as the new captain of France by manager Didier Deschamps ahead of their Euro 2024 qualifiers.
[Deschamps was tasked with finding a new leader for Les Bleus](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/one-key-quality-didier-deschamps-kylian-mbappe-france-captaincy-credentials-psg-rennes/blt1e8ae3c48401c762). On the field as in group life, by being a unifying element." WHAT THEY SAID: “Kylian Mbappe is the new captain of the Blues.
After Didier Deschamps confirmed Kylian Mbappe would be his new France captain, not Antoine Griezmann, GOAL can reveal how the situation went down.
Griezmann, for his part, is thought to be resigned to the fact that Mbappe represents the future of the France national team, having already been allowed certain privileges in Qatar, such as skipping press conferences and sponsorship workshops. [great anticipation over who would take over the armband](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/will-kylian-mbappe-new-france-captain-didier-deschamps-confirms-psg-star-replace-hugo-lloris/blt4af1a459fef5261d). Deschamps had been coy over his future captain, [highlighting one key quality of Mbappe](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/one-key-quality-didier-deschamps-kylian-mbappe-france-captaincy-credentials-psg-rennes/blt1e8ae3c48401c762) but refusing to be drawn beyond that.
France manager Didier Deschamps has confirmed the appointment of Kylian Mbappe as Les Bleus' new captain, while Antoine Griezmann has been named vice-captain.
Antoine Griezmann is the vice-captain. Kylian ticks all the boxes to have this responsibility. "Kylian Mbappe is in the new France captain.
After Didier Deschamps confirmed Kylian Mbappe would be his new France captain, not Antoine Griezmann, GOAL can reveal how the situation went down.
[great anticipation over who would take over the armband](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/will-kylian-mbappe-new-france-captain-didier-deschamps-confirms-psg-star-replace-hugo-lloris/blt4af1a459fef5261d). Griezmann, for his part, is thought to be resigned to the fact that Mbappe represents the future of the France national team, having already been allowed certain privileges in Qatar, such as skipping press conferences and sponsorship workshops. Deschamps had been coy over his future captain, [highlighting one key quality of Mbappe](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/one-key-quality-didier-deschamps-kylian-mbappe-france-captaincy-credentials-psg-rennes/blt1e8ae3c48401c762) but refusing to be drawn beyond that.
Didier Deschamps has landed on his new France captain, but is 24-year-old Kylian Mbappe really more deserving than other players in the dressing room?
At PSG, trouble never seems too far away either, with the Frenchman reportedly involved in an altercation with Neymar earlier this season. But there is no getting away from the turbulence Mbappe has been associated with in the dressing room. There is no doubting the 24-year-old's abilities at international level.
Didier Deschamps has landed on his new France captain, but is 24-year-old Kylian Mbappe really more deserving than other players in the dressing room?
At PSG, trouble never seems too far away either, with the Frenchman reportedly involved in an altercation with Neymar earlier this season. But there is no getting away from the turbulence Mbappe has been associated with in the dressing room. There is no doubting the 24-year-old's abilities at international level.
World Cup top scorer Kylian Mbappé has been named as France's new captain succeeding goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.
'We'll be happy in the long run,' says Brendan Hunt](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/has-ted-lasso-hurt-soccer-in-u-s-well-be-happy-in-the-long-run-says-brendan-hunt) [France legend Thierry Henry reportedly 'keen' on coaching USMNT](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/france-legend-thierry-henry-reportedly-keen-on-coaching-usmnt) [USMNT has kept 'open dialogue' with dual national striker Folarin Balogun](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/usmnt-has-kept-open-dialogue-with-dual-national-striker-folarin-balogun) [Gregg Berhalter remains candidate as coach after U.S. France then plays [Ireland](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/republic-of-ireland-men-team) in Dublin on Monday. - World Cup 2026 odds: France opens as betting favorite, lines for USMNTArgentina vs. France lost on penalty kicks to Soccer investigation](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/gregg-berhalter-remains-candidate-as-coach-after-us-soccer-investigation) [FIFA expands 2026 World Cup again to create 104-game program](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/fifa-expands-2026-world-cup-again-to-create-104game-program) "And because he's a unifying link between the youngest, the not so young and the oldest players. [Paris Saint-Germain's](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/paris-sg-team) all-time leading scorer after overtaking [Edinson Cavani](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/edinson-cavani-player) and has 202 goals for the club in 250 games. [Netherlands](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/netherlands-men-team) at Stade de France on Friday when qualifying starts for next year's [European Championship](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/euro-cup). That's why I made this choice, but it's not to the detriment of Antoine, because Antoine will also have an important responsibility." Kylian ticks all the boxes to take on this responsibility, given what he does and will continue to do on the field," Deschamps told Téléfoot. [World Cup](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/2022-fifa-world-cup) top scorer [Kylian Mbappé](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/kylian-mbappe-2-player) was named as [France's](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/france-men-team) new captain on Tuesday succeeding goalkeeper [Hugo Lloris](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/hugo-lloris-player). [Antoine Griezmann](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/antoine-griezmann-player) will be vice-captain.
Kylian Mbappe has been selected as the new captain of France by manager Didier Deschamps ahead of their Euro 2024 qualifiers.
[Deschamps was tasked with finding a new leader for Les Bleus](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/one-key-quality-didier-deschamps-kylian-mbappe-france-captaincy-credentials-psg-rennes/blt1e8ae3c48401c762). On the field as in group life, by being a unifying element." WHAT THEY SAID: “Kylian Mbappe is the new captain of the Blues.
Didier Deschamps has confirmed the appointment of Kylian Mbappe as France's new captain, snubbing Antoine Griezman in the process and leaving the Atletico ...
In a recent interview, record appearance-maker Lloris emphatically backed Mbappe to be his successor with a glowing endorsement of his leadership credentials. As the Netherlands come to Paris, Les Blues will begin their qualifying campaign for next summer's [Griezmann](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/antoine-griezmann) had been tipped to succeed Lloris in the role, having played 73 consecutive games for France, making up the bulk of his 117 international appearances. "I'm going to use these first few days with the group to discuss it with the players concerned," the experienced manager, who signed a new three-and-a-half-year deal with the French Football Federation in January to remain in charge, revealed. Should Deschamps have chosen Griezmann over Mbappe? Deschamps had hinted at his decision to hand Mbappe the armband during a press conference on Monday, with the captaincy situation still a hot topic. Have your say! There are even suggestion that the 32-year-old is considering his future at international level, as he'd spent the past few weeks dreaming of captaining his country. On the pitch as well as within the squad, by being a key element." "Obviously, Kylian is one of those players. [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) defender [Raphael Varane](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/raphael-varane) and long-serving goalkeeper [Steve Mandanda](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/steve-mandanda) in waving goodbye since the [World Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/world-cup-2022?service=responsive). "Antoine Griezmann is the vice-captain.
After 10 years as skipper, Lloris announced his intention to end his international career shortly after the 2022 World Cup, leaving Didier Deschamps to pick a ...
Presnel Kimpembe was the most recent PSG player to captain France. Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann has been promoted to the role of vice-captain. Kylian meets all the boxes to have this responsibility.
Kylian Mbappe has been selected as the new captain of France by manager Didier Deschamps ahead of their Euro 2024 qualifiers.
[Deschamps was tasked with finding a new leader for Les Bleus](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/one-key-quality-didier-deschamps-kylian-mbappe-france-captaincy-credentials-psg-rennes/blt1e8ae3c48401c762). On the field as in group life, by being a unifying element." WHAT THEY SAID: “Kylian Mbappe is the new captain of the Blues.
Kylian Mbappe will take over as captain of France after Hugo Lloris stepped down following the World Cup final defeat to Argentina, a source close to the.
After Didier Deschamps confirmed Kylian Mbappe would be his new France captain, not Antoine Griezmann, GOAL can reveal how the situation went down.
[great anticipation over who would take over the armband](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/will-kylian-mbappe-new-france-captain-didier-deschamps-confirms-psg-star-replace-hugo-lloris/blt4af1a459fef5261d). Griezmann, for his part, is thought to be resigned to the fact that Mbappe represents the future of the France national team, having already been allowed certain privileges in Qatar, such as skipping press conferences and sponsorship workshops. Deschamps had been coy over his future captain, [highlighting one key quality of Mbappe](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/one-key-quality-didier-deschamps-kylian-mbappe-france-captaincy-credentials-psg-rennes/blt1e8ae3c48401c762) but refusing to be drawn beyond that.
Ibrahima Konate defends Kylian Mbappe after criticism of France naming him captain ahead of Antoine Griezmann.
- Patrick Vieira - Thierry Henry - Michel Platini - Didier Deschamps He deserves it with what he’s done at the World Cup and with PSG as well. It’s the coach’s decision but I’m very happy," he told
The Paris Saint-Germain striker has been named the new captain of Les Bleus, beating intense competition from Antoine Griezmann, who will be vice-skipper.
It’s the match of a lifetime. In early 2022, well ahead of the World Cup, Mbappe and his countrymen were invited to participate in a day with sponsors ahead of the tournament, including photoshoots with a number of different brands. Despite not scoring a goal, he allowed Mbappe and Griezmann to run the show, and was repeatedly praised by the two for his link-up play and intelligence. We can come back! We are two goals down. Standing up in the room he said: “It’s the World Cup, guys.
Antoine Griezmann has been slammed by Emmanuel Petit for having a "nervous poo" over Kylian Mbappe's appointment as France captain.
[after being snubbed for the captain's role](https://www.goal.com/en/news/inside-france-kylian-mbappe-antoine-griezmann-captaincy-decision-didier-deschamps/bltae3aaf978318158b) but has questioned whether he has the right attributes to lead. [retirement of World Cup-winning goalkeeper Hugo Lloris](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/france-goalkeeper-hugo-lloris-announces-international-retirement/blt4d67d2fcd0163dc6). At the World Cup, he was a leader in his performances, but was he a leader in the way he took everyone around him and went to see players in difficulty?" From there to claiming it and having a nervous poop afterwards, excuse me, it gives us the perfect example of why we should not give it to him, as if it is yours to lift the trophy if we win something, to be the first in the picture and to be in eternity. WHAT THEY SAID: "I don't know why he makes it a disappointment. However, this decision has reportedly not gone down well with Griezmann, who [ is now considering ruling himself out of contention for future call-ups,](https://www.goal.com/en/news/furious-antoine-griezmann-considering-retiring-france-duty-kylian-mbappe-given-captaincy/blt951792b688e330ae) despite being named vice-captain.
Kylian Mbappe has been made the captain of the French national team following the departure of Hugo Lloris into retirement. Mbappe might be the star of Les ...
That much was demonstrated by his performance at the World Cup. While the With Raphael Varane also gone, Griezmann felt he was in line to take over the job.