France
Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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![France v Spain: the semi-final that feels like the final]()
France v Spain: the semi-final that feels like the final
Chris Sutton says France v Spain should be the final, backing France on firepower despite Spain's control and one-goal defensive record.
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![Pedro Porro on Yamal, trust and Spain's biggest test against France]()
Pedro Porro on Yamal, trust and Spain's biggest test against France
Pedro Porro says his link with Lamine Yamal is built on trust and communication as Spain take a 36-match unbeaten run into France.
Monday, 13 July 2026
Sunday, 12 July 2026
Thursday, 9 July 2026
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![Mbappe reaches 100 France goal involvements in quarter-final victory]()
Mbappe reaches 100 France goal involvements in quarter-final victory
Mbappe reached 100 France goal involvements as France beat Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarter-final, with Dembele sealing the win.
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![Didier Deschamps plays down referee noise as France face Morocco]()
Didier Deschamps plays down referee noise as France face Morocco
France try to calm referee controversy before Morocco after FIFA appointed an all-Argentine officiating team. Olise's yellow stands and Saibari is a doubt.
Wednesday, 8 July 2026
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![France vs Morocco: Olise appeal rejected as Deschamps manages two distractions]()
France vs Morocco: Olise appeal rejected as Deschamps manages two distractions
FIFA upheld Michael Olise's yellow card as France prepare for Morocco, while Didier Deschamps says Kylian Mbappe is ready after racist abuse.
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![France's numbers make them favourites against Morocco in quarter-final]()
France's numbers make them favourites against Morocco in quarter-final
France vs Morocco pits a five-game winning run and Mbappe's seven goals against a Morocco side dealing with Ismael Saibari's injury.
Sunday, 5 July 2026
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![France Paraguay row after Chilavert’s racist remark]()
France Paraguay row after Chilavert’s racist remark
Philippe Diallo condemned José Luis Chilavert’s racist remark before France’s 1-0 win over Paraguay, with the row overshadowing the knockout tie.
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![Mbappé moves level with Messi as France edge Paraguay]()
Mbappé moves level with Messi as France edge Paraguay
Kylian Mbappé’s 70th-minute penalty sent France past Paraguay and moved him level with Lionel Messi on seven World Cup goals.
Saturday, 4 July 2026
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![France player ratings vs Paraguay: Mbappé and Doué lift les Bleus after a frustrating night]()
France player ratings vs Paraguay: Mbappé and Doué lift les Bleus after a frustrating night
France beat Paraguay 1-0 in the World Cup last 16, but Mbappé and Doué were the difference in a frustrating night for les Bleus.
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![France vs Paraguay preview: Tchouaméni out as Deschamps downplays the heat]()
France vs Paraguay preview: Tchouaméni out as Deschamps downplays the heat
France face Paraguay in the World Cup last 16 with Aurélien Tchouaméni out, Didier Deschamps downplaying the heat, and FIFA warning of possible weather
Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
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![France vs Sweden player ratings: Olise leads the way as Mbappé makes history]()
France vs Sweden player ratings: Olise leads the way as Mbappé makes history
Michael Olise led France’s ratings in a 3-0 win over Sweden, while Kylian Mbappé scored twice and produced a 9.6 display.
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![Kylian Mbappe breaks World Cup knockout record as France beat Sweden]()
Kylian Mbappe breaks World Cup knockout record as France beat Sweden
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France beat Sweden 3-0, setting a new World Cup knockout-scoring record and moving within one of Messi's mark.
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![France vs Sweden preview: Gyokeres and Isak test Potter's plan]()
France vs Sweden preview: Gyokeres and Isak test Potter's plan
France vs Sweden preview: Sweden pair Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak in a 3-5-2, with France's stronger form and Deschamps back.
Monday, 29 June 2026
Saturday, 27 June 2026
Friday, 26 June 2026
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![Norway vs France: Solbakken defends 10 changes and the Haaland call]()
Norway vs France: Solbakken defends 10 changes and the Haaland call
Stale Solbakken defended Norway's 10 changes and the decision to rest Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard against France after a 4-1 defeat.
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![Ousmane Dembélé's hat-trick sends France into knockouts in style]()
Ousmane Dembélé's hat-trick sends France into knockouts in style
Norway vs France ended 4-1 as Ousmane Dembélé scored a 25-minute hat-trick and Kylian Mbappé supplied two assists for Group I winners France.
Groups
Standings Group A
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Mexico | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | +7 | 12 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  South Africa | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| 3 |  South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 |  Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
Standings Group B
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Switzerland | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +4 | 11 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Canada | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 7 |
| 3 |  Bosnia & Herzegovina | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 4 |  Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
Standings Group C
Standings Group D
Standings Group E
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Germany | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 7 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Ivory Coast | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 6 |
| 3 |  Ecuador | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| 4 |  Curaçao | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
Standings Group F
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Netherlands | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +6 | 8 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Japan | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 5 |
| 3 |  Sweden | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 4 |  Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -10 | 0 |
Standings Group G
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Belgium | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 11 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Egypt | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| 3 |  Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 |  New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 1 |
Standings Group H
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Spain | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | +13 | 22 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Cape Verde Islands | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 3 |  Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 4 |  Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -4 | 2 |
Standings Group I
Standings Group J
Standings Group K
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Colombia | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 11 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Portugal | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 8 |
| 3 |  Congo DR | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |  Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 |
Standings Group L
Standings Group Stage
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) | Spain | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | +13 | 22 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Norway | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 12 |
| 3 | Belgium | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 11 |
| 4 |  Brazil | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 10 |
| 5 | Netherlands | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +6 | 8 |
| 6 | Portugal | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 8 |
| 7 |  Croatia | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 6 |
| 8 | Japan | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 5 |
| 9 |  Paraguay | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 5 |
| 10 | Congo DR | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 |  Ghana | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 4 |
| 12 | Ecuador | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| 13 | Sweden | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 14 |  Austria | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 15 | Bosnia & Herzegovina | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 16 |  Algeria | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 4 |
| 17 |  Senegal | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | +1 | 3 |
| 18 | Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 19 | Cape Verde Islands | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 20 | South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 21 |  Türkiye | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| 22 |  Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 23 | Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 24 | Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -4 | 2 |
| 25 | Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| 26 | New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 1 |
| 27 | Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
| 28 |  Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
| 29 |  Jordan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| 30 | Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 |
| 31 |  Iraq | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -11 | 0 |