The opening quarter-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup promises to provide one of the tournament’s standout encounters as France take on Morocco at Boston Stadium in a rematch of their memorable World Cup 2022 semi-final. The winner will advance to the last four to face either Spain or Belgium. France entered the contest with…
Referee Facundo Tello (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Argentina’s Facundo Tello will referee the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals between France and Morocco, attracting attention due to his strict officiating style and a controversial match in 2022 where he showed 10 red cards. FIFA’s decision also sparked debate as the entire officiating team for the match…
Ismael Saibari leaves the field after being injured during the round of 16 match against Canada. (AP Photo) The hope of Morocco to finish with France FIFA World Cup The title charge suffered a significant setback, with in-form striker Ismael Saibari ruled out of Thursday’s blockbuster quarter-final with a hamstring injury.Head coach Mohamed Ouahbi confirmed…
FIFA’s decision to name a full official Argentina squad for France’s 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals against Morocco has sparked debate among fans / Image: AP, X FIFA has confirmed the match officials for the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup France against Morocco, with the appointment immediately attracting attention after the governing body…
France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates. (AP/PTI) France coach Didier Deschamps defended the captain Kylian Mbappe after criticism of his leadership style, insisting that the public perception of the star striker does not reflect who he really is in the national team setup.Speaking after France’s tense 1-0 win over Paraguay in the FIFA World Cup Round…
Kylian Mbappe celebrates France’s win as Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill holds the ball (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Kylian Mbappe helped France to reach the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paraguay, but the match ended with ugly scenes after the final whistle.France, considered one of the favorites to win the tournament, was…
Paraguay’s Matias Galarza (23) talks with France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) France booked their place in the World Cup quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Paraguay, but most of the post-match attention focused on Paraguay’s behavior rather than the result.After impressing fans by eliminating Germany on penalties in the previous round, Paraguay…
Kylian Mbappé’s penalty sealed a narrow 1-0 win for France against Paraguay, securing their place in the quarter-finals. (AP Photo) On a day when the city was toasting the 250th anniversary of American independence with patriotic fervor, it was a French talisman. Kylian Mbappe that stole the spotlight at Lincoln Financial Field. The Real Madrid…
France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) drinks water during warm-ups before the World Cup Round of 16 soccer match between Paraguay and France in Philadelphia, Saturday, July 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) France’s 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 meeting with Paraguay took place under some of the most punishing weather conditions ever witnessed in a…
Spain soccer team (via Getty Images) Spain continued their impressive 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a comfortable 3-0 win over Austria in the Round of 32. Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice, while Pedro Porro added another goal as Luis de la Fuente’s side booked their place in the round of 16 with another dominant performance.The…
Filmmaker SS Rajamouli has added yet another international recognition to his incredible journey. A visionary director, whose films have taken Indian movie to an international audience, he was honored with the recognition of ‘Juliat 2026’ during his visit to the Institut Lumière in Lyon, France. As part of the event, screenings of his popular films…
Yashasvi Jaiswal at New York New Jersey Stadium NEW DELHI: Amid the growing football fever during the ongoing FIFA season, the Indian cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal was seen enjoying the France vs Sweden Round of 32 match at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford.The Instagram post was titled ‘Bucket List’, highlighting the cricketer’s…
NEW DELHI: France continued their brilliant run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 32 and creating a piece of tournament history.Didier Deschamps’ team became the first team FIFA World Cup history to score three or more goals in five consecutive games. FIFA confirmed the success in a…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage continues with an intriguing pan-European contest as France take on Sweden in the Round of 32 at the New York New Jersey Stadium. There is no margin for error now. One team will move one step closer to the trophy, while the other will see their World Cup…
France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates his third goal during the World Cup Round of 32 soccer match between France and Sweden in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith) The 2026 FIFA World Cup last 32 clash at the MetLife Stadium saw France deliver a masterclass in attacking efficiency…
The presenter found herself stranded in Nice after travel complications forced her to extend her stay in France. Image credit (Image credit – Instagram) Rylan apologized after unexpected travel issues caused him to miss his radio show while he was away. The 37-year-old sister of the station was scheduled to go on the air but…
France’s Kylian Mbappe, left, Argentina’s Lionel Messi, center, and Norway’s Erling Haaland. (AP Photo) The 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially moved into its knockout stage following the conclusion of a record-setting group stage, with Canada setting the tone by winning the opening round of 32 match in dramatic fashion on Sunday.Stephen Eustáquio’s winner inspired…
A giant FIFA World Cup balloon (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered the Round of 32. With Canada and South Africa starting the knockout stage, fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the next phase of the tournament.So, who will be the favorites?BrazilThe most successful nation in FIFA World Cup history…
In an electrifying first half, Ousmane Dembele scored a hat-trick, leading France to a decisive 4-1 victory over Norway. (AP Photo) Reigning Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele He put on a breathtaking first-half masterclass, bagging a sensational hat-trick to power France to a 4-1 victory over Norway at Gillette Stadium on Friday. With this dominant…
They made Viking Row in the subways of New York City. In Times Square. At the airport escalators. In the middle of Central Park. Norway is back at the World Cup – and they’re having the time of their lives. Playing in their fourth World Cup final and first in 28 years, Norway have given…
Filmmaker SS Rajamouli took a break from his ‘Varanasi’ shoot to go to Frace to interact with fans and share new details about ‘Baahubali: The Eternal War Part 1’.The director, who received recognition for his film ‘RRR’, attended the show at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France 2026, and explained why the organization…
Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe Erling Haaland fired Norway in the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup, but the striker was not let down. After scoring twice in Norway’s 3-2 win over Senegal on Tuesday, Haaland said the team should enjoy the moment rather than start talking about winning the tournament.The Manchester City striker now…
France’s Ousmane Dembele (7) celebrates with Kylian Mbappe (10) after scoring their third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) France secured their place in the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 3-0 win over Iraq…
France’s Manu Kone (6) guards Iraq’s Ali Alhamadi (9) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) Kylian MbappéFrance’s first-half goal gave them the lead before dangerous lightning over Philadelphia forced players and supporters to seek shelter, creating the first weather-related suspension…
Few nations enter major tournaments with a stronger mix of proven pedigree and emerging talent than France. Didier Deschamps has spent more than a decade building a team capable of competing on multiple fronts, and the depth available to him is one of the main reasons Les Bleus continue to be seen as one of…
France’s Kylian Mbappe applauds fans at the end of the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) France’s all-time goalscorer is expected to make his 100th international appearance against Iraq, with Kylian Mbappé also closing in on many…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi, second right, celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal. (AP Photo) The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set for a dramatic week as the expanded 48-team tournament enters the final phase of the group stage, with the race for places in the Round of 32 meeting from Monday onwards.After 10 days…