France overcame Morocco to book a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals, with Kylian Mbappe leading the way despite an early penalty miss. France secured a 2-0 victory over Morocco on Saturday to advance to the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Kylian Mbappe recovered from missing a first-half penalty to score…
Kylian Mbappe’s second-half penalty sent France into the World Cup quarter-finals after a hard-fought win over Paraguay. France secured a 1-0 victory over Paraguay in Philadelphia to advance to the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. Mbappe converted a second-half penalty after substitute Désiré Doué was brought down inside the box following a VAR review. Paraguay…
France booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup last 16 with a commanding 3-0 victory over Sweden, inspired by a record-breaking performance from Kylian Mbappe. The France captain scored once in each half to become the highest goalscorer in World Cup knockout history with 10 goals. His latest brace also moved him level…
A plane crash in eastern France has claimed the lives of 11 people, including the pilot and 10 skydivers, local authorities confirmed on Sunday. The aircraft, operated by a parachuting school, took off from Nancy-Essey Airfield before crashing in Tomblaine, near the city of Nancy. Officials said five student skydivers and five instructors were among…
Burkina Faso’s military government has announced the severance of diplomatic ties with France, accusing its former colonial ruler of acting against the country’s national interests. In a televised statement on Friday, Communications Minister Pingdwendé Gilbert Ouédraogo accused France of pursuing “neo-colonial ambitions” and engaging in “ceaseless activism” aimed at undermining Burkina Faso’s sovereignty. France rejected…
Ousmane Dembele scored a brilliant first-half hat-trick as France defeated Norway 4-1 to finish top of Group I at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Paris Saint-Germain forward found the net three times in just 32 minutes, recording the second-fastest hat-trick from the start of a men’s World Cup match. It was also the first…
French authorities say the risk to the public remains very low despite the country’s first confirmed Ebola infection. France has confirmed its first Ebola case after a doctor returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The doctor was immediately admitted to a specialised medical facility and is reported to be…
A record-breaking heatwave has left thousands without electricity as France braces for its hottest day yet. France is facing widespread disruption as a severe heatwave pushes temperatures to extreme levels across the country. About 68,000 homes in Brittany lost power, while forecasters warned temperatures could reach 43°C in parts of southwestern France on Wednesday. More…
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France eased past Iraq to secure another victory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. France defeated Iraq 3-0 in Philadelphia, with Mbappe scoring in each half to move level with Miroslav Klose on 16 World Cup goals. The French captain now sits just two goals behind Lionel Messi, who became…
Authorities have restricted alcohol sales and consumption as extreme temperatures sweep across France. France has banned alcohol at certain events linked to the annual Fête de la Musique festival as a powerful heatwave pushes temperatures close to record levels. The government announced that alcohol would not be served at state-organised events and prohibited public alcohol…
