‘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 Guardian - UK · Jun 23
Norway vs France World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks Norway vs France World Cup 2026 predictions: France lead Group I on goal difference, with Mbappe already at four goals. Our pick is France at -136. Sports Lens · Jun 23
Mbappé's double on 100th appearance fires France into World Cup knockout stages Kylian Mbappé marked his 100th cap for France on Monday night with two goals in their 3-0 win over Iraq in a game that took more than four hours to complete due to thunder storms over Philadelphia. Radio France Internationale · Jun 23
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. Sports Illustrated · Jun 23
Two-hour storm break fails to stop France as Mbappé and Dembélé prove too good for Iraq Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Ousmane Dembélé added another as France cruised to a win over Iraq that was delayed for two hours at half-time The Guardian - UK · Jun 23
World Cup 2026: Mbappé stars as France breeze past Iraq despite weather chaos France defeated Iraq 3-0 in Philadelphia to mathematically secure their passage to the knockout stages. Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Ousmane Dembélé added a third, but the match was overshadowed by severe thunderstorms that forced a two hour and 12-minute delay, the evacuation of spectators and a complete washout of… France 24 · Jun 23
Mbappé eyes ‘special’ Iraq match, says France more offensive than past World Cup squads France captain Kylian Mbappé said Les Bleus’ abundance of talent up front gives them a more offensive edge than at the past two World Cups as they aim to book a place in the knockout stage on Monday with victory over Iraq – in a game that will see the… France 24 · Jun 22
France vs. Iraq—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups France can seal qualification as Iraq seek one of the World Cup’s biggest-ever upsets. Sports Illustrated · Jun 22
Kylian Mbappé hungry for Golden Boot battle with Messi as he sings Les Bleus France’s Kylian Mbappé said Lionel Messi is the ‘best of the best’ while sitting on the fence regarding his opinion on World Cup hydration breaks The Guardian - UK · Jun 21
The brilliant Michael Olise represents a key faultline in history of French football Unusually in this France side, he plays with a sense of freedom and joy and has not yet submitted fully to Deschamps’s tactical yoke The Guardian - UK · Jun 20
Why are pizzas round and pizza slices triangle-shaped? The kids’ quiz Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes The Guardian - UK · Jun 20
France vs Iraq World Cup 2026 Predictions, Picks and Odds France meet Iraq at Lincoln Financial Field on June 22 with France as short as -1000. A win sends Les Bleus through Group I with a game to spare. Sports Lens · Jun 19
France looked a disjointed mess in their World Cup opener. Then came Mbappé The tournament favorites were far from their best in their first half against a strong Senegal side. Their star forward made sure things finished fine The Guardian - US · Jun 17
France Player Ratings vs. Senegal: Magnifique Mbappe Breaks Scoring Records in Victory Kylian Mbappé became France’s greatest-ever goalscorer with a brace in the World Cup opener. Sports Illustrated · Jun 16
The Guardian - UK · Jun 16 Mbappé’s belter steals show as fluid France see off late Senegal challenge Kylian Mbappé’s outstanding second finished off Senegal’s strong finish to give France a 3-1 opening win in Group I of the World Cup
France 24 · Jun 16 World Cup 2026: Mbappé brace ignites France's title bid after sleepy start against Senegal World Cup favourites France rebounded from a poor first half to beat Senegal 3-1 in their Group I opener on Tuesday, with captain Kylian Mbappé scoring twice to move past Pelé and Lionel Messi with 14 World Cup goals – and become Les Bleus' all-time record scorer. Read our blog…
Sports Lens · Jun 16 France vs Senegal World Cup 2026 Preview: Odds, Picks & History-Laden Clash France and Senegal meet at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on June 16, 2026, in a Group I opener with immediate knockout-stage implications. France enter as the clear favorites at -230, while Senegal – who famously defeated the reigning world champions in their only prior World Cup meeting…
The Economic Times · Jun 16 France vs Senegal Key Players FIFA World Cup 2026: Predicted lineups, key players, team news, stats and match prediction France vs Senegal FIFA 2026: France and Senegal renew their World Cup rivalry on June 16 at MetLife Stadium, a rematch of their famous 2002 opener. With stars like Mbappé and Mané set to feature, both nations aim for a strong start in a highly competitive Group I. France enters…
France 24 · Jun 16 France kick off World Cup campaign, with Senegal looking to repeat 2002 upset Les Bleus will be wary of carrying the favourites tag when they begin their quest for a third World Cup title against Senegal on Tuesday, 24 years after their shock defeat against the Lions of Teranga set off dancing in the streets of Dakar – and precipitated France's calamitous exit…
Sports Illustrated · Jun 16 France vs. Senegal—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups A repeat of the 2002 opening game has been billed as one of the most anticipated group stage matches of the tournament.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 15 France Predicted Lineup vs. Senegal: World Cup Group I One of the pre-tournament favorites begins its World Cup campaign against a dangerous Senegalese side.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 14 The Four Biggest Storylines for France at the 2026 World Cup Les Bleus heads to this summer’s tournament as one of the leading favorites.
Sports Lens · Jun 13 France vs Senegal World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks France vs Senegal meet at MetLife Stadium on June 16, 2026. France are favored at -210 in this Group I opener. Get our picks and predictions.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 10 The 10 Best Forwards at the 2026 World Cup—Ranked Attackers from Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Real Madrid will light up the World Cup.
France 24 · Jun 9 Olise hat-trick rounds off France’s World Cup preparations, sends ominous warning Michael Olise's dazzling hat-trick for France in their final World Cup warm-up sends an ominous warning to rivals of Les Bleus, adding further firepower to a formidable attack that already includes the likes of Kylian Mbappé, Désiré Doué and the current Ballon d'Or holder, Ousmane Dembélé.