France
Sunday, 5 July 2026
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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
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 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 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
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 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: Sweden pair Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak in a 3-5-2, with France's stronger form and Deschamps back.
Monday, 29 June 2026
Sunday, 28 June 2026
Saturday, 27 June 2026
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France vs Norway: Dembélé and Mbappé power a perfect group stage
Dembélé’s hat-trick and Mbappe’s two assists powered France past Norway 4-1, sealing a perfect Group I and underlining their attack.
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France player ratings vs Norway: Dembélé's 10/10 made this a statement
Ousmane Dembélé hit a first-half hat-trick in France's 4-1 win over Norway, with Kylian Mbappé supplying two assists in Group I.
Friday, 26 June 2026
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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
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.
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Didier Deschamps misses France vs Norway after family bereavement
Didier Deschamps will miss France's World Cup meeting with Norway after returning home for his mother's funeral, with Guy Stephan taking charge.
Thursday, 25 June 2026
Tuesday, 23 June 2026
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Kylian Mbappe leaves MLS move open after Beckham chat
Kylian Mbappe has not committed to an MLS move, but he admitted David Beckham has asked about the United States while focusing on Real Madrid and France.
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World Cup golden boot race tightens as Messi stays just ahead
Mbappé hit 16 World Cup goals against Iraq, Messi reached 17 and Haaland also scored twice, keeping the golden boot race tight.
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France player ratings vs Iraq: Mbappé and Dembélé lead the way
Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé and Michael Olise drove France's 3-0 win over Iraq in Philadelphia, with GOAL's ratings led by Mbappé's 8.52 and Dembélé's 9.
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France vs Iraq became Mbappé record watch after a four-hour World Cup oddity
France vs Iraq ended 3-0 after a lightning delay, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice to reach 16 World Cup goals and move within two of Lionel Messi.
Groups
Group A
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mexico | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | +7 | 12 |
 South Africa | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
 South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
 Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
Group B
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Switzerland | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +4 | 11 |
 Canada | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 7 |
 Bosnia & Herzegovina | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
 Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
Group E
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Germany | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 7 |
 Ivory Coast | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 6 |
 Ecuador | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
 Curaçao | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
Group F
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Netherlands | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +6 | 8 |
 Japan | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 5 |
 Sweden | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
 Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -10 | 0 |
Group G
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Belgium | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 11 |
 Egypt | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
 Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
 New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 1 |
Group H
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Spain | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | +12 | 19 |
 Cape Verde Islands | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
 Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
 Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -4 | 2 |
Group K
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Colombia | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 11 |
 Portugal | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 8 |
 Congo DR | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
 Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 |
Group Stage
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | +12 | 19 |
 Norway | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 12 |
| Belgium | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 11 |
 Brazil | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 10 |
| Netherlands | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +6 | 8 |
| Portugal | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 8 |
 Croatia | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 6 |
| Japan | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 5 |
 Paraguay | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 5 |
| Congo DR | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
 Ghana | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 4 |
| Ecuador | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| Sweden | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
 Austria | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
 Algeria | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 4 |
 Senegal | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | +1 | 3 |
| Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Cape Verde Islands | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
 Türkiye | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
 Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -4 | 2 |
| Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 1 |
| Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
 Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
 Jordan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 |
 Iraq | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -11 | 0 |