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Kylian Mbappe: Holders France need superstar to put team first in World Cup defence

The PSG forward leads a weaker Les Bleus side than the one that lifted the trophy four years ago

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022

World Cup 2022: France vs Australia match preview

The current champions seem confident that they can overcome the well-drilled and pragmatic Australian team.

Al Jazeera · Nov 22, 2022

France Faces Midfield Battle against Australia at World Cup

Even without the injured Karim Benzema, defending World Cup champion France has plenty of attacking power. Most teams would love to have either Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann or Olivier Giroud in their forward line, let alone all three. They have 119 international goals between them, plus an abundance of speed,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 21, 2022

France hint at World Cup starting line-up with notable William Saliba decision

France are preparing for their World Cup opener against Australia on Tuesday but in-form Arsenal defender William Saliba may not be in the starting XI for Les Bleus

Daily Mirror · Nov 19, 2022

How Senegal’s ‘crazy bunch’ stunned France in World Cup upset for the ages

In an extract from a new book Philippe Auclair revisits the day Roger Lemerre’s all-conquering side fell to earth in 2002

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2022

Can France defend their World Cup title in Qatar?

Holders head into the World Cup as one of the favourites, but recent poor results have raised some concerns.

Al Jazeera · Nov 19, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: Will France buck the opening-round jinx?

DOHA: For those who came in late, the French team of today resembles the Germany of the ’90s. Mostly indestructible, fearsome depth, near-complete domination, zero nerves. Gary Lineker’s famous quip about football being a simple game, 22 men chasing a ball for 90 minutes and in the end, the Germans…

The Times of India · Nov 19, 2022

A history of World Cup flops: Past upsets haunt defending champions France

Defending champions France enter the World Cup in Qatar hoping to break the curse that has plagued recent title holders – a jinx the French inaugurated in 2002 when their formidable armada of strikers famously failed to score a single goal.

France 24 · Nov 18, 2022

World Cup Group D preview: France, Australia, Denmark, Tunisia

World Cup reigning champions France have once again been paired up with Australia and Denmark as they seek to retain their crown, with Tunisia completing the Group D lineup

Daily Mirror · Nov 17, 2022

2022 World Cup Group D Preview: France’s Uncertain Encore

There’s no denying Les Bleus’ talent, but injuries and intangibles threaten to undermine their title defense—and a dangerous Denmark is ready to pounce.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 14, 2022