World Cup 2026: Marcel Desailly backs France for glory, tips Portugal as dark horse
Former France captain Marcel Desailly believes Les Bleus have the quality to challenge for World Cup glory but has tipped...
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Deschamps defends playing Kylian Mbappe as center forward
Days before the 2026 World Cup begins, France coach Didier Deschamps delivered an extensive interview to The Guardian, discussing France’s...
World Cup 2026: Ten players ready to command the global stage
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is on the verge of beginning, and with anticipation building across the globe, attention is...
Mbappe and Olise briefly leave France camp before the World Cup
French superstars Kylian Mbappe and Michael Olise have temporarily departed the national team’s gathering following France’s 3-1 victory over Northern...
World Cup 2026: ‘We’ll need a Michael Olise at that level’ – Deschamps lays down challenge
Michael Olise delivered the perfect response ahead of the World Cup, but France coach Didier Deschamps has already challenged the...
World Cup 2026: France boss Didier Deschamps backs Morocco as genuine contenders
France head coach Didier Deschamps has identified Morocco as one of the nations capable of making a significant impact at...
France completed their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland on Monday night,...
World Cup 2026: Desire Doue forces his way into France plans as Didier Deschamps is left impressed
Didier Deschamps is entering World Cup preparations with an unexpected attacking certainty, as Désiré Doué has surged from promising talent...
Ibrahima Konate to officially complete blockbuster Real Madrid switch after World Cup 2026
Real Madrid will officially complete the signing of French defender Ibrahima Konate after the FIFA World Cup, with reports indicating...
Kylian Mbappe fears rewatching 2022 World Cup final ‘might awaken demons’
France captain Kylian Mbappe has revealed he has never revisited the 2022 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina, admitting the...
2026 World Cup: Ivory Coast serve notice as France discover the Elephants cannot be ignored
Ivory Coast’s 2-1 triumph over France on Thursday may have been merely a friendly against a heavily rotated Bleus outfit,...
Ivory Coast become fifth African nation to defeat France after 2-1 win
Ivory Coast made history on Thursday by becoming only the fifth African nation to defeat France after securing a 2-1...
World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast stun France with 2-1 comeback victory in friendly
Ivory Coast boosted confidence ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an impressive 2-1 comeback victory over France on...
William Saliba ‘fine’ after injury scare as Didier Deschamps carefully manages France stars
France head coach Didier Deschamps has moved to calm concerns over William Saliba’s fitness, insisting the Arsenal defender is “fine”...
World Cup 2026: Group I full fixture guide, team analysis and qualification predictions
Group I has all the ingredients to be one of the most compelling sections of the 2026 FIFA World Cup....
Former Ivory Coast star Baky Koné urges Elephants to challenge France fearlessly
Ivory Coast must embrace the challenge of facing France without fear if they are to produce a memorable result in...
William Saliba set for World Cup sweat as Champions League final injury sparks alarm
William Saliba’s hopes of featuring at the upcoming World Cup have been thrown into serious doubt after the Arsenal defender...
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw shifts focus to 2026 World Cup opener against France after USA defeat
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has praised the United States of America following the sides 3-2 defeat in an international...
World Cup 2026: Ousmane Dembélé urges France teammates to unite to win tournament
Ousmane Dembélé has stressed the importance of collective effort if France national football team are to lift the 2026 FIFA...
Franco-Ivorian striker Eli Junior Kroupi chooses France despite Portugal approach
Franco-Ivorian striker Eli Junior Kroupi has chosen France over Portugal after being approached by Portuguese national team coach Roberto Martinez...