World Cup 2026: Saliba and Upamecano miss France training ahead of Spain showdown
France were handed a boost ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final against Spain after captain Kylian Mbappe returned...
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World Cup 2026: French authorities announce major security measures before Spain semi-final clash
French authorities will deploy 70,000 police officers and gendarmes across the country for Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup semi-final against Spain...
World Cup 2026: France’s Ibrahima Konaté sends defiant message before Spain semi-final
France defender Ibrahima Konaté has insisted Les Bleus will approach their 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final against Spain without fear,...
2026 World Cup set as FIFA’s top four ranked nations battle for the final
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached its semi-final stage with France, Spain, Argentina and England still in contention, creating...
Claude Makelele applauds Jose Mourinho as Real Madrid silence Aurelien Tchouameni exit talk
Claude Makelele has praised Real Madrid’s decision to hand Aurelien Tchouameni a new contract until 2031, insisting Jose Mourinho has...
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi faces criticism after World Cup defeat to France
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi has come under criticism following the Atlas Lions’ quarter-final elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup,...
Teenager dies during France World Cup celebrations after victory over Morocco
A 17-year-old girl has died after falling from a truck during celebrations following France’s 2-0 victory over Morocco in the...
Madjer says Morocco ‘played with fear’ as World Cup comments spark debate
Algeria football legend Rabah Madjer has sparked debate across North Africa after claiming Morocco’s cautious approach was the main reason...
Algeria legend Rabah Madjer questions Morocco’s approach against France
Algeria football legend Rabah Madjer has questioned Morocco’s tactical approach in their 2-0 defeat to France, claiming the Atlas Lions’...
‘He is a legend’ – France players pay tribute to Morocco goalkeeper Bono
Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou won praise from France’s players after producing another outstanding display despite the Atlas Lions’ 2-0 defeat...
France boss Deschamps predicts bright future for Morocco after quarter-final victory
France head coach Didier Deschamps believes Morocco’s rise among world football’s elite is far from over after ending the Atlas...
Police officer injured as clashes break out after Morocco-France World Cup match
Clashes broke out in central London after Morocco’s 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final defeat to France, with police confirming one...
‘We must try to win AFCON’ – Ouahbi outlines Morocco’s next chapter
Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has challenged the Atlas Lions to turn their attention towards winning the Africa Cup of...
Bono urges Morocco to ‘get back to work’ after France end Africa’s World Cup dream
Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has urged the Atlas Lions to draw lessons from their World Cup exit rather than dwell...
Patrice Evra believes Kylian Mbappe has taken his game to another level at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, praising the...
Manchester United eye Manu Kone swoop as Red Devils target third midfield addition
Manchester United are preparing to step up their pursuit of France and Roma midfielder Manu Kone as they look to...
Kylian Mbappe has warned France they cannot afford to relax after booking their place in the World Cup semi-finals, insisting...
World Cup 2026: ‘My heart chose Morocco’ – Ayyoub Bouaddi has no regrets over France snub
Morocco midfield sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi insists he has no regrets about turning his back on France, declaring he is proud...
World Cup 2026: Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou reflects on quarter-final defeat to France
Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou admitted the Atlas Lions were unable to produce the level of performance that had carried them...
World Cup 2026: Didier Deschamps salutes ‘fearless’ Kylian Mbappe after heroics in Morocco game
France head coach Didier Deschamps hailed Kylian Mbappe’s mentality after the forward bounced back from a missed penalty to lead...