"I thought about it every day when I was injured, and I'll do everything I can to make it happen, by showing on the pitch that I'm ready, by working like a madman."
"It's different from the 2024 Olympics, firstly because I really don't have the same status in the squad, and secondly because it's the gathering of the world's best players."
"It's a childhood dream, like saying to yourself, 'I can score for the French national team'. Even for you, as a journalist, it's something extraordinary, and everyone wants to be part of it."
Jean-Philippe Mateta aims to fulfill his childhood dream of playing for France in the upcoming World Cup. After recovering from a knee injury, he has only three senior caps but has previously participated in the 2024 Olympics. Mateta scored four goals during the Olympics and is focused on impressing with Crystal Palace to secure a spot on the national team. He acknowledges the difference in status between the Olympics and the World Cup, emphasizing the significance of representing France on such a grand stage.
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