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Hugo Ekitike ruled out of World Cup – France boss Didier Deschamps

The 23-year-old was injured during the 2-0 Champions League defeat by Paris St Germain.

The Independent UK

Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitiké ruled out for rest of season and World Cup with France

The Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitiké will miss the rest of the season and the World Cup with the injury he sustained against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday

The Guardian - UK

Spurs star given injury boost ahead of relegation run-in

A key Tottenham Hotspur forward has been given the ultimate World Cup incentive during his side’s relegation battle

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Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike to miss World Cup with ‘serious’ Achilles injury

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The Independent UK

Hugo Ekitike ruled out of World Cup as Liverpool confirm extent of devastating injury

Liverpool confirmed Ekitike has ruptured his Achilles tendon with the France forward now set for a significant lay-off

The Independent UK

Warren Zaïre-Emery has made PSG’s dazzling midfield even better

Thierry Henry loves him. Didier Deschamps made him a France player at 17. And Luis Enrique says he is ‘spectacular’

The Guardian - UK

And then there were 48 ... how the World Cup has expanded since 1930

The first World Cup to boast 48 teams will explode into action on 11 June at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City with a match between Mexico and South Africa. Over the following 39 days, 104 games will take place in 15 other cities in the United States, Mexico and…

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World Cup power rankings: France lead the way with Senegal and Japan in top 10

From Algeria to Uzbekistan, our writers and contributors from around the world assess the state of the 48 nations to qualify for the tournament

The Guardian - UK

Kylian Mbappé excited by France’s spectacular attack before World Cup

Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, Rayan Cherki, Désiré Doué, Hugo Ekitike and Marcus Thuram all played their parts in wins against Brazil and Colombia at the weekend

The Guardian - UK

US defender Chris Richards on what makes America unique: `Maybe the TSA lines'

Ahead of the World Cup, Chris Richards has a new take on what makes America unique

The Independent UK

France boss Deschamps tells World Cup hopefuls to stay humble after wins in US

France head coach Didier Deschamps on Monday urged players aiming to be in the squad for the 2026 World Cup to remain humble and hard-working after successes over Brazil and Colombia in friendlies in the United States.

Radio France Internationale

Colombia vs. France—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

France won its first match of 2026 on Thursday, but Colombia slipped to defeat.

Sports Illustrated

Brazil vs France LIVE: Mbappe edges closer to all-time scoring record in enthralling pre-World Cup clash

Brazil 1-2 France: Goals from Mbappe and Ekitike secure a win for 10-man Les Blues side in Boston

The Independent UK

How to watch Brazil vs France for FREE: TV and live stream details for HUGE international friendly

The Seleção face Didier Deschamps's side in the US and here's how to tune in to watch Brazil vs France for FREE.

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Will Kylian Mbappe Play for France vs. Brazil?

Kylian Mbappé has been named in France’s current squad despite fitness concerns.

Radio France Internationale

France boss Deschamps urges players to embrace Brazil challenge

France head coach Didier Deschamps has urged his players to embrace the challenge of facing Brazil on Thursday night in a friendly match as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Brazil vs. France—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Two of the top-five nations in the FIFA rankings will meet in a must-see international friendly.

Sports Illustrated

Kylian Mbappe Reveals Injury Truth—And There Is Still Cause for Concern at Real Madrid

The Frenchman has not started a game for Los Blancos since Feb. 21.

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Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid Hoping for the Best As Kylian Mbappe Eyes Vinicius Junior Battle

The Frenchman’s selection for international duty, coupled with Didier Deschamps’s comments, will raise concerns.

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France’s 1998 World Cup Winning Squad: Where Are They Now?

Italy, Croatia and Brazil were among the countries downed on the road to victory.

Sports Illustrated

The 25 Best Defensive Midfielders in Soccer History—Ranked

These midfield hard-men and tacticians made life miserable for anyone brave enough to face them.

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France to face Italy, Belgium and Turkey in Nations League group stages

France will play Italy, Belgium and Turkey in Group A1 during the pool stages of the 2026-2027 Nations League football tournament.

Sports Illustrated

‘Like Him or Not’—Didier Deschamps Gives Verdict on Kylian Mbappe Attitude

The Frenchman is often criticised for his individualism for club and country.

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‘I've played under Carlo Ancelotti, Jose Mourinho, Didier Deschamps and Louis van Gaal, but my best experience was with Mauricio Pochettino. He changed the way I thought about football: my legs had never felt so strong!’ Former Prem warhorse praises Poch

An ex-Premier League midfielder picked out Mauricio Pochettino, from an impressive list of managers he played under, for making him a better player

Sports Illustrated

France Rule on 2026 World Cup Boycott After President Trump’s Greenland Comments

Political tensions are reaching new heights with the summer’s tournament less than six months away.

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