France will have rich depth in attack at the World Cup. About a billion dollars' worth. That's the estimated total value of the attacking players France is expected to bring to the tournament, from two-time World Cup final scoring sensation Kylian Mbapp to rising star Dsir Dou. For coach Didier Deschamps the headache is not about who to choose, but who to leave out of his starting lineup for France's World Cup opener against Senegal on June 16. He has a huge amount of talent to complement the prolific scoring of Mbapp, who is enjoying another prolific season with Real Madrid and needs one more goal to tie Olivier Giroud as France's all-time leading scorer with 57 goals. There's the speed and finishing of Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembl; the clinical scoring and exquisite passing of Michael Olise; the maverick skill of the technically gifted Rayan Cherki; or the fleet-footed runs of fellow newcomer Maghnes Akliouche. According to estimates from soccer website transfermarkt and the CIES Football Observatory, which take into account the remaining time on a players' contract, France's 10 attacking players are worth 855 million euros, which is a fraction over $1 billion. Here's a look at the top players. Mbapp Tops The List Unsurprisingly, the 27-year-old Real Madrid superstar leads the way at 200 million euros ($236 million). Mbapp is followed by the Bayern Munich star Olise at 140 million euros. The London-born Olise's form has been scintillating for Bundesliga champion Bayern with 18 goals and 25 assists in 44 games. The 20-year-old Dou has three years left on his PSG contract and is valued at around 115 million compared to 100 million euros for Dembl, who has two years left to run at PSG and is eight years older. Their goal-scoring PSG teammate Bradley Barcola who starred against Chelsea in the Champions League comes in next at 70 million euros, followed by Cherki at 65 million. Cherki's Value Could Rise Cherki first caught the eye six years ago when he was 16, scoring twice in a French Cup game for Lyon. He has entered a new dimension since joining Manchester City in the offseason for what is now looking like a bargain fee of 36 million euros. He scored a fine solo goal against Arsenal in their Premier League table-topping clash on Sunday. His ability to create goals with his intuitive passing have surprised even City coach Pep Guardiola who worked alongside two of the world's finest passers in Lionel Messi and Iniesta at Barcelona and Cherki's value could rocket if he does well at the World Cup. Akliouche scored in both legs for Monaco against PSG in a closely-contested Champions League playoff and his galloping runs from deep make him hard to track. He is also capable of brilliant individual goals, scoring a superb overhead kick for Monaco last season. He is valued at 50 million euros along with Inter Milan forward Marcus Thuram, who has hit form in recent weeks as Inter closes in on the Serie A title. Thuram adds to France's attacking options thanks to his heading ability, a strong point shared by Jean-Philippe Mateta. The imposing striker is a consistent scorer for Premier League side Crystal Palace and has netted two goals in three appearances for Les Bleus. Mateta is expected to join a bigger club next season and is valued at 35 million euros, ahead of former PSG forward Randal Kolo Muani. He is on loan at Tottenham and, although he has lost form, he would likely fetch 30 million if PSG sold him. Kolo Muani almost wrote his name into World Cup history in 2022, but missed a chance right at the end of extra time in the final, which France lost on penalties to Argentina despite a hat-trick from Mbapp. Reporting by The Associated Press.

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The Detroit Lions are expected to address the offensive line early in the 2026 NFL Draft.But if you ask quarterback Jared Goff, there is already confidence inside the building.Speaking recently at a youth football camp, Goff made it clear he believes the group in front of him will be ready, regardless of what happens on draft night.Theyll be just fine, Goff said via the Detroit Free Press. Im excited to see Penei Sewell step into even more of a role in that room being the longest-tenured guy now.Detroit Lions offensive line entering new eraDetroits offensive line has been one of the leagues strengths in recent seasons. That group, however, is undergoing a significant transition.The Lions moved on from longtime left tackle Taylor Decker earlier this offseason. Veteran lineman Graham Glasgow was also released, continuing a shift that began when All-Pro center Frank Ragnow stepped away from the game a year ago.For Goff, those changes are not easy to ignore.Those guys were so special of friends and teammates for me, Goff said. It hurts. As a guy that you love those guys, but its out of my control obviously, and the team has to make certain decisions, and they did.Even with the departures, Goff is not dwelling on what was lost. Instead, his focus has already shifted toward what comes next.New additions bring competition and opportunityThe Lions have quietly reshaped the offensive line through free agency and trades.Detroit added Cade Mays in free agency, signed offensive tackle Larry Borom, and acquired interior lineman Juice Scruggs via trade.Goff welcomed the changes and the competition they bring.But with that said, Im excited about the new guys coming in, he said. Cade as a free agent and Larry and Scruggs and these guys weve added. Im excited. Itll be great and good competition.That competition could ultimately shape how the line looks in Week 1.Penei Sewells role could expand in 2026One of the biggest storylines to watch is the potential shift of Sewell from right tackle to left tackle.Head coach Dan Campbell has already expressed interest in making that move, which would place Sewell in a different leadership role both on and off the field.The three-time first-team All-Pro has anchored the right side of Detroits line, but a move to the left could signal a new phase for the unit.If that happens, Borom could slide into the right tackle spot, depending on how the depth chart shakes out.Draft decision still loomingThe Lions hold the No. 17 overall pick in the first round, and offensive tackle remains one of the most commonly projected positions.Whether Detroit adds a lineman early could influence how the entire unit is structured heading into the season.But from Goffs perspective, there is no sense of urgency or concern.There is belief.And as the Lions prepare for the next phase of roster building, that confidence from their quarterback may be as important as any draft selection.

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