France forward Ousmane Dembele says criticism of the national team captain, Kylian Mbappe, has “gone too far”. Speaking ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Dembele defends Mbappe and argues that negative commentary about the Real Madrid striker is excessive and unfair. The comments are presented as a response to public criticism of Mbappe, with Dembele positioning himself in support of the France captain. The reports note that Dembele’s remarks are not about Mbappe’s performance directly, but about the level and tone of criticism surrounding him. All outlets describe the same core message: Dembele calls for more balanced treatment of Mbappe as France approaches the next World Cup. The reporting also situates the statements in the broader context of France’s preparations, highlighting that Mbappe remains central to the team’s plans. None of the sources provide new disciplinary or official actions related to Mbappe; the focus remains on Dembele’s defense.