France’s Fab Four Make Them World Cup Favorites

France has the best attack in the World Cup. With stars like Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembélé, and Bradley Barcola, the team is nearly unstoppable. One of these players alone would be enough for most teams. France currently dominates like pole vaulter Armand Duplantis, ironically after defeating Sweden. The long debate over the World Cup’s geopolitical impact is over. The tournament has disrupted sleep, eating, and daily routines. Fans are tired of late-night matches and watching multiple games in one day. Many say the process has been pointless since the first kick. Some readers suggest giving France the trophy now to save carbon emissions and spare other teams embarrassment. Other letters criticize American chocolate and over-salted food, while a few readers demand an end to poetry in the football newsletter. This is an extract from our daily football email. To get the full version, visit the Guardian’s Football Daily page.