Mbappé and France are on the march. Who’s going to stop them? In today’s Football Daily: It’s Mbappé’s World Cup – we’re just watching it The Guardian - UK · Jul 10
Copa Independent | Can anyone stop France? Plus our bold England vs Norway predictions Lawrence Ostler is joined by Miguel Delaney, Richard Jolly and Kieran Jackson to react to France’s 2-0 win over Morocco, with Kylian Mbappé central to an imperious performance. After looking ahead to Friday's quarter-final of Spain vs Belgium, they preview England v Norway in the Miami heat and humidity, debating… The Independent UK · Jul 10
Jürgen Klopp reveals failed private jet push to sign Kylian Mbappé for Liverpool Jürgen Klopp has revealed the impressive lengths Liverpool went to in their attempts to sign a teenage Kylian Mbappé from Monaco The Guardian - UK · Jul 10
Sports quiz of the week: England v Norway, Wimbledon and Alexia Putellas Have you followed the big stories in football, tennis, rugby union, cricket, cycling, rugby league and swimming? The Guardian - UK · Jul 10
Jurgen Klopp Finally Reveals All on Liverpool’s Bid to Sign Kylian Mbappe Paris Saint-Germain ultimately won the race for the hottest star in world soccer in 2017. Sports Illustrated · Jul 10
Defence spending, Erdogan-style: Guns for NATO leaders PRESS REVIEW – Friday, July 10: the French press react to another World Cup victory for the Blues, this time against Morocco. In other news, the Boeing jet gifted to Donald Trump by the Qatari state has occasioned new controversy, as it may not have the necessary safety features to… France 24 · Jul 10
Kylian Mbappé's Viral Facial Close-Up Photo Sparks Steroid Allegations—Fans Say It's 'Razor Bumps' From Shaving A viral photo of Kylian Mbappé during a World Cup match sparked online debates, with some alleging steroid use and others attributing the facial bumps to common razor bumps. International Business Times UK · Jul 10
Spain confront Belgium in World Cup quarter-finals, winner to face France Spain and Belgium are set to face off in the World Cup quarter-finals on Friday. The winner of the match will go on to be tested against Kylian Mbappé's formidable France. France 24 · Jul 10
France book World Cup semi-final place with win over Morocco thanks to Mbappé, Dembélé Les Bleus advanced to the World Cup semi-finals for the third consecutive time on Thursday. Didier Deschamps' side struggled for the first 45 minutes against Morocco’s defence before making the breakthrough in the second half thanks to Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé (2-0). They will face Spain or Belgium for… France 24 · Jul 10
France fans erupt as Les Bleus down Morocco to reach semis Scenes of jubilation unfolded in Paris and at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, as Les Bleus beat Morocco 2-0 on 09 July to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals. Euronews · Jul 10
Mbappé Redeemed Himself After Penalty Drama as France Moved One Step Closer to Another World Cup Final Kylian Mbappé overcame an early penalty miss to lead France to a 2-0 victory over Morocco, securing a spot in the World Cup semi-finals and showcasing his resilience under pressure. International Business Times UK · Jul 10
Did Mia Khalifa Curse Morocco? 'Today I Am Moroccan' Post Blamed by Fans After World Cup Exit Morocco's World Cup exit to France led to social media jokes blaming Mia Khalifa for 'cursing' the team after her supportive post. The incident highlights football superstition and online humour. International Business Times UK · Jul 10
Mbappé plays down injury fears after France beat Morocco to reach World Cup semis France have secured a third consecutive semi-final spot, seeing off a stubborn Morocco side 2-0 on Thursday. Les Bleus missed an early spot-kick but regrouped to wear down the Atlas Lions' defence and book their place in the final four. Radio France Internationale · Jul 10
Speed's Desperate Attempt to End the 'Curse' as He Shows Up in Custom Kit for France-Morocco IShowSpeed wore a custom split jersey at the 2026 World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco to counter the 'Speed curse'. His live stream attracted over 7M views, sparking online debate International Business Times UK · Jul 10
Euronews · Jul 10 France knocks Morocco out of World Cup in quarterfinal with same 2-0 scoreline as 2022 For the second straight tournament, Morocco was ousted by the French 2-0 — this time in the quarterfinals on Thursday at Gillette Stadium, four years after losing by the same score in the semifinals.
Latin Times · Jul 10 Mbappé's Missed Penalty Becomes a Footnote as France Rolls Into the Final Four Mbappé missed a penalty, then scored and assisted as France beat Morocco 2-0 to reach a third straight World Cup semifinal.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 10 Didier Deschamps hails ‘exemplary’ Kylian Mbappé as France reach World Cup semi-finals Didier Deschamps saluted the mentality of his captain after France beat Morocco 2-0 to reach the World Cup semi-finals
The Guardian - UK · Jul 10 France’s attacking evolution under Didier Deschamps passes latest Morocco test With the head coach having released the handbrake, his side were far superior compared with four years ago in Qatar against the same opponents
Sports Illustrated · Jul 10 Kylian Mbappe Injury: France Star Provides Update After Fitness Scare vs. Morocco Mbappé was forced off with 15 minutes of France’s World Cup quarterfinal left to play.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 9 France Player Ratings vs. Morocco: Majestic Mbappe Fires Les Bleus to Semifinals An emphatic win France against Morocco was headlined by yet another Kylian Mbappé gem.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 9 Mbappé stunner ends Morocco resistance to send France into World Cup semi-finals Kylian Mbappé scored a stunning opener after a first-half penalty miss in France’s 2-0 victory against Morocco as they reached the World Cup semi-finals
Sports Illustrated · Jul 9 Every Nation Qualified for the 2026 World Cup Semifinals The quarterfinals have gotten underway as the World Cup is whittled down to a sharpened point.
France 24 · Jul 9 World Cup 2026: Mbappé's breakthrough sends France past Morocco to semi-finals France booked their place in the semi-finals for the third time in a row with a 2-0 victory on Thursday over Morocco, overcoming an early penalty miss to break down the resilient Atlas Lions. Kylian Mbappé's breakthrough goal and Ballon d'Or holder Ousmane Dembélé's finish proved decisive as the Bleus…
Sports Illustrated · Jul 9 Why Soccer Players Switch Jerseys After Matches Swapping jerseys has been a long-standing postmatch tradition in soccer.
France 24 · Jul 9 FIFA World Cup: Fake racism videos go viral as players, fans face real abuse AI-generated fake videos, viral hoaxes and real racism are colliding at the FIFA World Cup. From a fabricated Ronald Koeman rant and false claims targeting Algerian fans to the racist abuse of Kylian Mbappé and FIFA investigations, misinformation is spreading alongside genuine discrimination. Vedika Bahl fact-checks the biggest World Cup…