France Confirms Verdict of Michael Olise Yellow Card Appeal Before Morocco Clash FIFA’s surprising reversal of Folarin Balogun’s ban ignited an entirely new debate. Sports Illustrated · Jul 9
Why was Jonas Vingegaard given the same time as Tadej Pogačar despite finishing 12 seconds down on Tour de France stage 5? The three-second rule explained Dane finished well down on Tadej Pogačar in Pau after late chase, but was credited with the same time Cycling News · Jul 9
2026 World Cup Quarterfinal & Semifinal Locations: Stadiums, Schedule and Kickoff Times The 2026 World Cup is now down to the final eight teams. Sports Illustrated · Jul 9
Super Typhoon Bavi: Taiwan, China and Japan brace for giant storm as wide as France China, Taiwan and Japan braced for what may be the most destructive tropical storm in years as Super Typhoon Bavi, a storm roughly the width of France at about 1,000km, churned toward the region with winds near 200km/h. The Times of India · Jul 9
Supercomputer Predicts 2026 World Cup Winner Ahead of Quarterfinals Just eight teams remain in pursuit of World Cup glory. Sports Illustrated · Jul 9
UK to lead European initiative to fund next generation of long-range missiles The United Kingdom, France, Germany and other European countries will spend more than $50 billion over the next 10 years to develop long-range precision weapons in a boost to NATO's defence capabilities, the UK government announced on Wednesday. Radio France Internationale · Jul 9
'I don’t understand why I was alone, we have an amazing chance to race the Tour de France' – A pat on the back from Pogačar as Baptiste Veistroffer saves the day 'If I hadn’t done it, the day could have been very very long for the fans' says lone breakaway rider on stage 5 Cycling News · Jul 9
Tour de France 2026: Pogacar dominates on Tourmalet to win stage six – as it happened Tadej Pogacar is back in the yellow jersey and on top at the Tour after demolishing his rivals on Col du Tourmalet The Guardian - UK · Jul 9
World Cup: Morocco fans dream of revenge as France quarter-final looms Morocco fans gathered outside the French team's hotel in Boston ahead of the World Cup quarter-final, convinced their team can finally overcome France and continue its historic run. Euronews · Jul 9
Scottish football wrote me off, now I plan to revolutionise France with my style Askou insists he's determined to bring his Motherwell success story to Toulouse after revealing he was written off when he first arrived in… The National (Scotland) · Jul 9
France national team uses ICE deportation planes for World Cup travel The plane that French team used after match with Paraguay flew 44 deportation-related flights this year alone The Guardian - US · Jul 9
World Cup: France face Morocco for a place in the semi-finals France and Morocco meet again this Thursday in the World Cup quarter-finals, four years after their semi-final clash in Qatar in which Les Bleus won 2-0. France are targeting their third consecutive World Cup semi-final, while Morocco will look to repeat their historic 2022 run. France 24 · Jul 9
France’s match with Morocco sums up this diverse, multicultural World Cup Ninety-nine players at the tournament were born in France. Six of them could line up for Morocco in the quarter-final The Guardian - UK · Jul 9
More than just a World Cup quarterfinal: France and Morocco gear up for knockout clash Les Bleus last faced the Atlas Lions in the 2022 World Cup semifinals, where France managed to edge Morocco, the tournament's surprise package, in a 2-0 win. Euronews · Jul 9
The Independent UK · Jul 9 France vs Morocco: What time is kick-off – and how can I watch the game? IN FULL
The Economic Times · Jul 9 FIFA 2026: Which country has won the most FIFA World Cup titles? Which country has won the most FIFA World Cup titles? : Brazil holds the record for the most World Cup titles with five championships. Germany and Italy are tied for second place with four titles each. Argentina has secured three titles, while France and Uruguay have won two apiece. England…
International Business Times UK · Jul 9 Kylian Mbappe Backed To Reach GOAT Status If France Wins 2026 World Cup Title Kylian Mbappé's stellar World Cup performance and record-breaking achievements visibly put his name in the GOAT conversation once again.
The Guardian - US · Jul 9 World Cup quarter-final (and beyond) predictions: will anyone derail France’s title bid? France remain favorites, but can Spain, Argentina, England or Norway spoil the party? Our writers make their World Cup quarter-final predictions
The Guardian - UK · Jul 9 World Cup 2026: France v Morocco quarter-final buildup, Collina defends refereeing – live Join our writers for the latest from the tournament as we begin the countdown towards the first of the quarter-finals
Cycling Weekly · Jul 9 Hand-painted by the CEO and rushed to France: How Tour de France leader's custom bike was delivered to the race within 30 hours The frameset was prepped and hand-painted by Ridley CEO Jochim Aerts before being escorted to Brussels Airport for an express flight to the Hautes-Pyrénées
The Guardian - UK · Jul 9 England’s big chances and France’s shots: how World Cup quarter-finalists’ stats line up Each of the eight teams has at least one key strength, from Swiss speed to Spanish defence
The Guardian - UK · Jul 9 ‘Best player England has developed’: Olise’s rise from Hayes to the World Cup One of the Bayern and France playmaker’s early coaches tells the story of how a move to Reading kickstarted a career
International Business Times UK · Jul 9 World Cup Quarterfinals Odds: France Leads Betting Board, But Norway's Cinderella Run Steals the Spotlight France is predicted to win the World Cup 2026, with a 33% chance according to Polymarket. Morocco, unbeaten in 34 matches, and other teams like Argentina and Norway present formidable challenges.
The Independent UK · Jul 9 The lasting legacy Didier Deschamps and France could leave with another World Cup crown Greatest of all time status is within reach for Deschamps and his side – though Morocco will pose a huge challenge
The Independent UK · Jul 9 Is France vs Morocco on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup quarter-final France and Morocco face each other again in the first quarter-final at World Cup 2026, a repeat of a semi-final which Les Bleus won in Qatar