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Fearsome France begin World Cup wary of over-confidence

France come into this year's World Cup as one of the leading contenders for the trophy having reached the final of the last two editions, but Tuesday's opponents in their opening game, Senegal, serve as a warning of the dangers of over-confidence.

Radio France Internationale

‘Kylian is Kylian’: Deschamps happy to shield Mbappé amid political scrutiny

With France captain in spotlight at team hotel and in home press, head coach tries to pull focus before their World Cup opener against Senegal

The Guardian - UK

France Predicted Lineup vs. Senegal: World Cup Group I

One of the pre-tournament favorites begins its World Cup campaign against a dangerous Senegalese side.

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France vs Senegal lineups: Confirmed team news, starting XIs, injury latest for World Cup today

Didier Deschamps faced tough call over who to support Kylian Mbappe in star-studded Les Bleus attack

Evening Standard

France’s Adrien Rabiot: ‘We all have a role. You have to be humble with that’

The midfielder on playing defensively to let France flourish and wanting a fitting World Cup sign-off for Deschamps

The Guardian - UK

‘We’ve seen with other France captains in the past that wearing the armband brought out the best in them. Kylian Mbappe understands that he has to do the same’ Frank Leboeuf on Mbappe’s leadership qualities

The French skipper is preparing to play in his third World Cup finals

FourFourTwo

The Four Biggest Storylines for France at the 2026 World Cup

Les Bleus heads to this summer’s tournament as one of the leading favorites.

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France vs Senegal World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

France vs Senegal meet at MetLife Stadium on June 16, 2026. France are favored at -210 in this Group I opener. Get our picks and predictions.

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‘The offensive talent France possesses is special. Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele can both lead the team this summer’ Olivier Giroud on France’s World Cup firepower

France will again head to the World Cup with a star-packed squad

FourFourTwo

France followed to World Cup by home politics after Mbappé’s swipe at far right

Michel Platini is among the former players to accuse the captain of creating a distraction as Didier Deschamps defends his captain’s right to speak

The Guardian - UK

‘Frequently’—How Close Mauricio Pochettino Came to Beating Jose Mourinho to Real Madrid Job

Pochettino’s contract with the USMNT is up at the end of this World Cup cycle.

Sports Illustrated

The 2026 World Cup kicks off today - here's everything you need to know

According to FIFA, 2.9 billion people worldwide watched the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on linear TV, with 2.7 billion also streaming the tournament.

Euronews

World Cup: France settle in Boston ahead of 2026 campaign

The French national team arrived in Boston on Wednesday, where they have established their base camp for the 2026 World Cup. Didier Deschamps' 26-man squad checked into the Four Seasons hotel before moving to their training facilities at Bentley University.

France 24

The 10 Best Forwards at the 2026 World Cup—Ranked

Attackers from Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Real Madrid will light up the World Cup.

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France 24

World Cup 2026: France, Spain, Argentina... Who are the favourites?

Will Spain or England add a second star to their shirts? Are we set for a final rematch between Argentina and France? Or can Senegal or Morocco clinch a first title for Africa? Here’s a look at the favourites and dark horses at the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

The 10 Best Midfielders at the 2026 World Cup—Ranked

A wondrous glut of maestros will showcase their talents in North America this summer.

The Independent UK

The France puzzle standing between Didier Deschamps and World Cup immortality

WORLD CUP 2026: With immense talent in Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue and Michael Olise, France can blow teams away, and Didier Deschamps has the ammunition for a famous last stand in New York, writes Richard Jolly

Euronews

World Cup 2026: Market analysts who called it twice have picked a new winner

Canadian investment research firm BCA Research has applied the same statistical rigour it uses to analyse global markets to predict the outcome of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday in Mexico City.

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The Guardian - UK

Didier Deschamps: ‘Mbappé knows that when he speaks, he speaks for all the players’

Questioned in France but championed from afar, the departing head coach has forged a legacy that no one – bar, perhaps, himself – would dare dispute

France 24

Olise hat-trick rounds off France’s World Cup preparations, sends ominous warning

Michael Olise's dazzling hat-trick for France in their final World Cup warm-up sends an ominous warning to rivals of Les Bleus, adding further firepower to a formidable attack that already includes the likes of Kylian Mbappé, Désiré Doué and the current Ballon d'Or holder, Ousmane Dembélé.

Sports Illustrated

2026 World Cup Winner: Odds, Predictions With France, Argentina and Spain Among Favorites

Spain and France are widely viewed as the leading contenders to win this year’s World Cup, but there are plenty of outside challengers capable of making a serious run.

Radio France Internationale

Deschamps tips hat-trick man Olise to make big impact at World Cup

France coach Didier Deschamps challenged forward Michael Olise to make his mark at the World Cup after he hit a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup warm-up win over Northern Ireland in Lille on Monday night.

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2026 news: Iran ticket row; Platini files complaint against Infantino; England latest – as it happened

Our writers continued the countdown to the World Cup ahead of the opening ceremony on Thursday

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 predictions: Winner, golden boot, breakout star and more

Indy Sport’s writers have made their selections for USA, Canada and Mexico 2026

Evening Standard

France 3-1 Northern Ireland: Michael Olise hits stunning hat-trick as Les Bleus send World Cup warning shot

Bayern Munich star laid claim to starting berth as Didier Deschamps fielded first-choice team

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