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France Player Ratings vs. Sweden: History-Maker Mbappe Writes World Cup Folklore

Didier Deschamps’s men have now scored 13 goals in four matches at the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Kylian Mbappé at the double as France swat aside Sweden in World Cup masterclass

Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Bradley Barcola added another as a hugely impressive France side confidently beat Sweden 3-0 in New Jersey

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2026: Mbappé's brace sends France into round of 16 as Les Bleus demolish Sweden

France secured their passage to the round of 16 with a commanding 3-0 victory over Sweden at MetLife Stadium, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice to extend his World Cup legacy. The Bleus' clinical finishing and tactical superiority proved too much for the Scandinavians as France maintained their perfect tournament record…

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World Cup 2026: France vow to maintain attacking strategy against Sweden

France's fearsome attack carried them smoothly through the World Cup group stage, but coach Didier Deschamps warned his players to remain "humble" as they play their first knockout match on Tuesday against a Swedish side that scored five goals in their tournament opener and then conceded as many in their…

France 24

Transfer Rumors: Real Madrid Eye Kvaratskhelia; Man Utd Lead Fernandes Race Again

Sports Illustrated rounds up the latest transfer rumors and gossip from around the world.

Sports Illustrated

France Predicted Lineup vs. Sweden: World Cup Round of 32

The 2018 winners look set to receive a big injury boost in time for the knockouts.

Sports Illustrated

France XI vs Sweden: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup 2026 today

Kylian Mbappe to lead potent attack once more as William Saliba declared fit to play

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France vs Sweden: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Winners will face Paraguay in last 16 after Germany upset

Evening Standard

World Cup 2026: How tactical tweak inspired France to run riot in statement win

Les Bleus’ stunning array of forward talent masks any lingering defensive worries as weakened Norway brushed aside

Evening Standard

Sublime Ousmane Dembele hat-trick shows just why France are World Cup favourites

Norway 1-4 France: Les Bleus had too much for the much-changed Norway, with Miguel Delaney outlining how their scary depth justifies their status as favourites

The Independent UK

France top World Cup group as Dembélé's first-half treble downs second-string Norway

Ballon ⁠d'Or ⁠winner Ousmane Dembélé scored three goals in just 25 minutes as France defeated Norway's reserves 4-1 to seal top spot in Group I on Friday, while Senegal kept their hopes of a World Cup knockouts spot alive with a crushing victory over Iraq. Read our liveblog to see…

France 24

How to watch Norway vs France: Free Streams, TV Channels and Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 as Erling Haaland starts on the bench, team news

Erling Haaland is rested as Norway manager Stale Solbakken makes wholesale changes for his side's clash with France at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Here's how to watch for free online and from anywhere as the two teams battle to finish top of Group I.

TechRadar

The 2026 World Cup has a problem: celebrity-spotting

Comment: The impression given by TV coverage is that we are all more interested in Michael Buble than Michael Olise, Shakira than Vozinha, Paris Saint-Germain players than Paris Hilton

The Independent UK

World Cup schedule today: How to watch Norway v France, TV channels & live stream Friday 26 June

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Friday 26 June, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options

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Norway vs. France—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Top spot in Group I is at stake when two attacking behemoths collide.

Sports Illustrated

Germany’s Defensive Frailties Leave a Clear Ceiling at the 2026 World Cup

Dejection painted the faces of the Germany national team when the final whistle sounded on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Norway vs France XIs: NO HAALAND - starting lineups, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup 2026 today

William Saliba also rested for Group I decider

Sports Illustrated

‘It’s So Easy’—Kylian Mbappe’s Michael Olise Comments Hint at Real Madrid Long Game

The two players have formed an irresistible connection for France.

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The Guardian - UK

‘Decisive’ Dembélé joins party but could group dominance hurt France?

Norway will provide a tougher test for two-time world champions – and they are going to need it before knockouts

The Independent UK

How France finally found the perfect supporting cast for Kylian Mbappe

While Kylian Mbappe will continue to grab the headlines for Les Bleus, those flanking him, such as Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise, could hold the key to World Cup 2026 glory

The National (Scotland)

France 3-0 Iraq: Kylian Mbappe adds two more goals to tally in storm-delayed win

Mbappe scored twice on his 100th appearance for France as they beat Iraq 3-0 in a match delayed for more than two hours by bad weather.

Euronews

Messi extends World Cup goal record in win over Austria as France, Norway advance to knockout rounds

Argentina, France and Norway advance to the knockout stages as Messi, Mbappe and Haaland continue to shine, scoring a brace each in their second fixtures of the group stage in a tightly contested race for the World Cup Golden Boot.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mbappe double sends France into knockout rounds after lengthy weather delay

Kylian Mbappe netted a brace, his second double of the tournament, as France secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Iraq, advancing to the last 32. Ousmane Dembele added a third goal in a match significantly delayed by thunderstorms. Mbappe's goals bring him level with a World Cup scoring record, while…

The Independent UK

Kylian Mbappe makes a statement as France overcome two-hour storm delay to beat Iraq at World Cup

France 3-0 Iraq: The France talisman stole the show in Philadelphia as he produced a statement performance to rival Lionel Messi’s World Cup exploits

Sports Illustrated

France Player Ratings vs. Iraq: Not Even Thunderstorms Can Slow Mbappe Down

Kylian Mbappé is now just two goals shy of Lionel Messi in the race for the greatest goalscorer in World Cup history.

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