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After a laboured first forty-five minutes, Les Bleus produced a top-class second half to secure victory over Senegal. With a decisive Mbappe and a...

Tuesday’s World Cup action didn’t disappoint as some of the tournament’s big names finally turned up to the party. We've recapped all the...

Argentina 3-0 Algeria: Record-equalling Messi inspires Argentina – FIFAHat-trick hero Lionel Messi made World Cup history as the defending...

The Beeb had egg on their face with this one.

Kylian Mbappe came in for criticism from Real Madrid fans and commentators in recent months, but he starred for France against Senegal. The post...

Stade Rennais will make a return to European football next season and they are already working on adding depth to their side ahead of the...

East Rutherford: France head coach Didier Deschamps toasted "extraordinary" Kylian Mbappe after the France captain scored twice in the team's...

William Saliba returned to action for France after a back injury, and the Arsenal defender produced a top performance in a 3-1 win over Senegal....

Aston Villa have joined the race to sign Lille OSC forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo (21), according to a report from Sacha Tavolieri. ...

Lionel Messi scores stunning hat-trick as Argentina defeat Algeria, while Kylian Mbappé nets two in France's win over Senegal

Kylian Mbappe has hit back at his detractors after a record-breaking night for France, insisting he is not motivated by a desire for "revenge"...

As France edged past a spirited Senegal, the phrase ‘one of the best in the world’ could almost apply to anyone in Didier Deschamps’ Les...

El Hadji Malick Diouf is expected to leave West Ham United this summer along with several other players.The 21-year-old joined the Hammers from...

GOAL brings you everything you need to know about France vs Iraq at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic was left far from impressed by comments from a FOX co-pundit on France's World Cup win over Senegal

Newcastle United fans have called for the club to sign Nicolas Jackson to end their attacking woes this summer after his performance against...

Idrissa Gana Gueye featured on Tuesday as Senegal were beaten 3-1 by France in their World Cup opener amid the backdrop of his uncertain Everton...

Morning. France versus Senegal started out in a fun way, with William Saliba starting, but as the first half went on, the French were a bit...

Nottingham Forest are looking to let Arnaud Kalimuendo go this summer transfer window after a dire first campaign at the City Ground.Reports have...

Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Idrissa Gana Gueye played 88 minutes and Iliman Ndiaye registered a late assist coming off the bench in...

France secured a 3-1 victory over Senegal in their opening match of the 2026 World...

As part of the first matchday of the 2026 World Cup, the French national team...

Colombia and tournament newcomers Uzbekistan will begin their World Cup campaign with a Group K match on Thursday at Mexico City Stadium.  Colombia...

France beat Senegal 3-1 on Tuesday, but the media was far from impressed with William Saliba's display at the World Cup.The Arsenal centre-back...

Manchester United have been linked with a move to sign France’s Aurelien Tchouameni this summer, but there is one of his national teammates who...

Arsenal are pushing to strengthen their midfield this summer, with AS Roma’s Manu Kone emerging as a primary target for the Premier League...

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick against Algeria and tied Miroslav Klose's World Cup goals record. Lionel Messi made history once again in his sixth...

Elsewhere, Kylian Mbappe rewrote some records as France turned on the style after the tournament's biggest refereeing controversy so far

The three-letter abbreviations for Austria and Australia have caused confusion among fans throughout the 2026 World Cup. Although the odds of...

France have launched their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in emphatic fashion, defeating Senegal 3-1 at New York New Jersey Stadium in East...

Luca Zidane will suit up as Algeria's starting goalkeeper vs. Argentina in their 2026 World Cup debut, but he is using a distinctive mask. Why is...

The tournament favorites were far from their best in their first half against a strong Senegal side. Their star forward made sure things finished...

In the wake of France’s win over Senegal in their World Cup opener, Didier Deschamps was notably asked about the match-changing switch he made in...

Kylian Mbappé made history with a pair of goals that sent France on their way to a Group I-opening win over Senegal on Tuesday in New Jersey.

Kylian Mbappé moved ahead of Lionel Messi in the all-time World Cup scoring charts and became France's record goalscorer with two goals in Les...

Norway marked their return to the FIFA World Cup after a 28-year absence with an impressive 4-1 victory over Iraq in Group I. Erling Haaland scored...

France brushed aside Senegal 3-1 thanks to an inspired second half from Kylian Mbappe but the match was not without incident

Luca Zidane is one of the goalkeepers called up to represent Algeria in this 2026 World Cup, but is he related to Zinedine Zidane? If he is, then...

Surely nobody expected anything different. Erling Haaland arrival on the biggest football stage of all involved a match-defining performance....

Jordan are one of Lionel Messi's rivals in the 2026 World Cup in Group J, which they share with Argentina, where their level is considered...

Kylian Mbappe has sent a defiant message saying he would play until 80 as he brushed off criticism following France's 3-1 win over Senegal.

For 85 minutes at MetLife Stadium, Senegal's World Cup opener against France was a story of what might have been.Nicolas Jackson had hit the post....

Arsenal are looking to raise funds to make signings this summer (Picture: Getty) Mikel Arteta has been tipped to cash in on Ethan Nwaneri this...

Senegal gave it everything they had against France on Tuesday night as Nicolas Jackson caught the eye – and Chelsea fans have discussed whether...

France captain Kylian Mbappe becomes the nation's record goalscorer, while inching closer to the World Cup record as Les Bleus open the 2026 World...

A Paris Saint-Germain teenager broke the African World Cup scoring record with a stunning cameo against France, leaving Senegal's boss with a major...

Norway star Erling Haaland scored a brace in his World Cup debut, and it is interesting to compare it to the debuts of Lionel Messi and Cristiano...

Thierry Henry’s face was a picture as Zlatan Ibrahimovic shut down Alexi Lalas’ analysis (Picture: FOX Sports) There was tension both on the pitch...

France eased past Senegal 3-1 thanks to an inspired display from Kylian Mbappe but the match did not pass without VAR controversy

Kylian Mbappé’s 2026 World Cup campaign is already rewriting record books after his brace against Senegal in France’s Group I opener. At just 27,...

France kicked off their 2026 World Cup the right way with a 3-1 win against Senegal in East Rutherford’s MetLife Stadium on Tuesday. After an...

If Lionel Messi and Argentina let themselves be guided by Algeria's FIFA ranking ahead of the 2026 World Cup, they may be in for a rude awakening....

William Saliba said it was ‘crazy’ what Kylian Mbappe was achieving with France (Picture: beIN SPORTS) William Saliba heaped praise on Kylian...

Find below the video highlights of this France/Senegal match, including DDD’s goals. As part of...

Africa arrives at World Cup 2026 with a record 10 nations and a proven blueprint. Morocco held Brazil 1-1, Cote d'Ivoire beat Ecuador late, and...

Arsenal star played a key role in Les Bleus' opening victory

France striker Kylian Mbappe looked like the best player in the world during his nation's 2026 FIFA World Cup opener.

Chelsea fans weren’t the only ones impressed with Nicolas Jackson’s display against France, as the Senegalese media had their say. Nicolas...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup may have just started with teams still playing their first matches, but the tournament got started with a bang in France’s...

Billed as one of the biggest games of the group stage, France and Senegal certainly tried their best to live up to that expectation as they matched...

France forward Kylian Mbappe claims Olivier Giroud's goal-scoring record in a statement 3-1 victory over Senegal at the 2026 World Cup.

France have kicked off their 2026 World Cup run with a 3-1 win against Senegal in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Tuesday. Kylian Mbappé opened the...

Idrissa Gana Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye both featured in Senegal’s opening game at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where a superb second-half display from...

Nicolas Jackson delivers a performance for Senegal against France in the World Cup on Tuesday that should leave Xabi Alonso in no doubt over his...

Sports Mole provides player ratings as France beat Senegal 3-1 in their opening World Cup game of Group I on Tuesday.

France had Bayern Munich midfielder Michael Olise to thank - just as much as Kylian Mbappé - for his part in their 3-1 win over Senegal. The post...

Algeria's roots are deeply intertwined with France, and soccer is no exception. A quick glance at the Fennecs' 2026 World Cup roster tells a large...

Erling Haaland is leading Norway to what they hope will be a successful 2026 World Cup campaign, but where are they ranked by FIFA? Norway are one...

Michael Olise was voted Player of the Match in France’s 3-1 World Cup victory over Senegal.

East Rutherford: Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France launched their bid for a third FIFA World Cup crown with a 3-1 victory over Senegal in Group...

Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France launched their bid for a third World Cup crown with a 3-1 victory over Senegal in Group I today. Real Madrid...

Les Bleus captain continues to write himself into the history books

France have started their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a convincing 3-1 win over Senegal. Kylian Mbappé scored twice to hand his team a...

Keith Hackett was left baffled that France were not awarded a penalty in France's 3-1 victory over Senegal.The 2018 World Cup champions started...

France opened their World Cup (WC) campaign with a 3-1 victory over Senegal at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, collecting a 10th win from their...

France have started their 2026 World Cup run with a 3-1 win against Senegal in East Rutherford, New Jersey this Tuesday. Kylian Mbappé opened the...

France 3-1 Senegal: The French talisman now has more World Cup goals than Pele and could be the deciding factor in his team's charge to win the...

Didier Deschamps' side spring to life in final stretch to show why they're among favourites

Striker splits opinion - but he may start against Morocco

Michael Olise helped ignite France's World Cup 2026 bid by assisting Kylian Mbappe to break down Senegal in a 3-1 victory in New York

Kylian Mbappe made history for France's national team with his first goal in the 2026 World Cup, but it's still far away from Cristiano Ronaldo's...

Beaten 2022 finalists have a point to prove in North America

This was an ominous start from the World Cup favourites. A sputtering first-half performance gave way to a second period characterised by a...

Kylian Mbappe became the highest scorer in France's history after a sensational double powered Les Bleus to a 3-1 victory against Senegal in their...

Malo Gusto and Mamadou Sarr may have been unused substitutes, but Nicolas Jackson started as Senegal lost 3-1 to France. France kicked off their...

France player ratings from Les Bleus' World Cup group stage opener against Senegal