Kurt Zouma Credits Squad Depth for France’s Sustained Football Dominance

French international defender Kurt Zouma has identified the squad’s immense depth and a collective "winning mentality" as the primary factors behind France’s sustained dominance in international football. The West Ham United center-back, who has earned 11 caps for Les Bleus, attributed the team's consistency to the high standards maintained under manager Didier Deschamps. Elite Depth and Internal Competition France’s recent record includes winning the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the 2021 UEFA Nations League, alongside reaching the final of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Zouma noted that the "secret" lies in the sheer volume of world-class talent available for selection. According to the defender, the internal competition for every position ensures that performance levels remain at a peak, as any drop in form results in immediate replacement from a pool of elite substitutes playing across Europe’s top five leagues. Zouma, 29, made his international debut in 2015 and has been a part of several major tournament squads. He emphasized that the transition between generations has been seamless because young players entering the setup are already conditioned to compete at the highest level in…