There is a strong and almost undoubted sentiment that France is not only a major contender for the FIFA 2026 World Cup title, but Les Bleus quite simply are the ones to beat. In the last two tournaments, France ended as champion (2018) and runner-up (2022) and as Didier Deschamps looks to end his remarkable … Read more
France coach Didier Deschamps assembled a squad with formidable attacking talent for the World Cup and rewarded goalkeeper Robin Risser with a call-up for the showpiece tournament on Thursday following his breakthrough season. Risser, who plays for Lens, has been one of the revelations of the French league season and won the award for the … Read more
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has urged his squad to draw inspiration from the iconic rivalry between tennis legends Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer ahead of their vital Champions League semifinal against Bayern Munich. The Spanish coach highlighted that facing such a formidable German side should motivate his players to elevate their performance to reach … Read more
France will have rich depth in attack at the World Cup. About a billion dollars’ worth. That’s the estimated total value of the attacking players France is expected to bring to the tournament, from two-time World Cup final scoring sensation Kylian Mbappé to rising star Désiré Doué. For coach Didier Deschamps the headache is not … Read more
This summer, 48 teams will be vying for the most coveted title in all sports – the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Kicking off on June 11 and spread across three countries and 16 cities, we’ll see plenty of iconic players and up-and-coming stars. There will be those who’ll be looking to cement their legacies and … Read more