France's men's team remains a top contender on the world stage after qualifying for the 2026 World Cup and contending for glory in recent campaigns.
England has opened its World Cup campaign with a 4-2 win over Croatia in Arlington, Texas. Harry Kane has scored twice in the first half, Jude Bellingham has put England ahead just after half-time and Marcus Rashford has sealed the win late on. Elsewhere Portugal were held 1-1 by DR Congo and Ghana beat Panama 1-0.
France hosts Senegal in a high-stakes World Cup clash at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium. Didier Deschamps is managing Mbappé’s public profile while protecting the squad from distractions; Senegal brings defensive strength and pace to challenge the defending champions.
Kylian Mbappé has extended his World Cup dominance, scoring twice as France overpowers Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 32. Olise and Barcola provide assists as France advances toward a potential clash with Paraguay; Deschamps contemplates legacy amid personal bereavement.
Scotland has been eliminated from the World Cup after finishing third in Group C with three points and a -3 goal difference, ending any hopes of progressing to the knockout rounds. The outcome follows a 3-0 defeat by Brazil and earlier results against Haiti and Morocco. The door remains open for other routes to advancement through third-place standings in the broader group stage.
Kylian Mbappé has challenged a Paraguayan senator’s racist remarks after France’s 1-0 win over Paraguay, which advances France to the World Cup quarter-finals. The French government and football bodies condemn the comments and plan legal action.
France defeats Morocco 2-0 in Boston as Kylian Mbappe scores and assists, sealing a quarter-final win. Morocco, though ambitious and talented, cannot overturn the deficit and eyes turn to AFCON and 2030 World Cup co-hosting.