- 2d ago
Zinedine Zidane named France head coach until 2030, fulfilling long-held dream
The former Real Madrid manager, 54, had waited five years for the role, rejecting club offers. He succeeds Didier Deschamps, who led Les Bleus for 14 years.
- 3d ago
Zidane appointed France head coach, pledges attacking football and faces Nations League debut in September
Zinédine Zidane was named France head coach on 28 July 2026, ending a 14-year wait to succeed Didier Deschamps. He immediately promised a more attacking style and faces his first test in September.
- Jul 19
Didier Deschamps exits as France coach after 14 years, following 6-4 loss to England in World Cup third-place match
France lost 6-4 to England in the World Cup third-place match in Miami, closing Didier Deschamps' 14-year tenure as head coach amid player criticism and emotional tributes.
- Jul 18
England beat France 6-4 in record 10-goal World Cup third-place match as Mbappé becomes all-time top scorer
Bukayo Saka's hat-trick and a Kylian Mbappé double that made him the World Cup's all-time top scorer highlighted a 6-4 England victory over France in Miami.
- Jul 18
England lead France 2-0 in World Cup third-place match as Trump criticises Tuchel's Kane tactics
England raced to a 2-0 lead inside the opening phase of the World Cup third-place match against France in Miami, while Donald Trump used a meeting with FIFA president Gianni Infantino to criticise Thomas Tuchel's defensive tactics in the semi-final.
- Jul 14
Spain beats France 2-0 to book first World Cup final berth since 2010
Oyarzabal penalty and Porro finish sink disjointed France in Dallas; Deschamps questions referee while admitting inferiority.
- Jul 14
Marciniak waits on FIFA final decision as Collina admiration fuels historic double bid at 2026 World Cup
Szymon Marciniak was not assigned to either World Cup semi-final, leaving the Polish referee in contention for the 19 July final or the third-place match after French officials were ruled out by their team's progress.
- Jul 10
Mbappe scores 8th of tournament as France beats Morocco 2:0 to reach World Cup semi-final
Kylian Mbappe struck his eighth goal of the 2026 World Cup and Ousmane Dembele added a second as France dominated Morocco 2:0 in Foxborough, Massachusetts, securing a semi-final spot on 14 July.
- Jul 10
France beats Morocco 2-0 to reach third straight World Cup semifinal, Mbappé scores and reassures after ankle scare
Kylian Mbappé scored his eighth goal of the tournament and Ousmane Dembélé added a second as France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the quarterfinals, booking a spot in the last four for the third consecutive World Cup.
- Jul 5
France edge Paraguay 1-0 in bruising World Cup clash; referee Tantashev under fire for no cards
Kylian Mbappe's 70th-minute penalty gave France a 1-0 win over Paraguay in the World Cup last 16, but the match was overshadowed by Paraguay's aggressive play and Uzbek referee Ilgiz Tantashev's failure to issue a single yellow card to the South Americans.
- Jul 5
Mbappé penalty breaks Paraguay resistance as France reach World Cup quarter-finals
Kylian Mbappé converted a 70th-minute penalty after a VAR review to give France a 1-0 victory over a stubborn Paraguay in the World Cup round of 16 in Philadelphia.
- Jul 1
World Cup 2026: Mbappé double sends France into last 16, Mexico and Norway also advance
Kylian Mbappé scored twice as France beat Sweden 3-0; Mexico eased past Ecuador 2-0 and Norway defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 to book places in the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup on June 30.
- Jun 30
Mbappe brace and Olise wizardry send France into World Cup last 16 with 3-0 win over Sweden
Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Michael Olise provided two assists as France swept aside Sweden 3-0 in the World Cup round of 32, booking a last-16 meeting with Paraguay.
- Jun 28
Charlie Hebdo cartoon shows France coach Deschamps lifting mother's urn as trophy, sparking outcry
A cartoon in the satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo depicting France coach Didier Deschamps hoisting a funerary urn marked 'Maman' as if it were a World Cup trophy has drawn condemnation from the French Football Federation and politicians.
- Jun 27
Dembélé hat-trick sends France through as Group I winners with 4-1 victory over Norway
Ousmane Dembélé scored three first-half goals to lead France to a 4-1 win over Norway at Foxborough, sealing a perfect group stage for the defending runners-up.
- Jun 23
Deschamps to miss France's final group match against Norway after mother's death, assistant Stephan takes charge
France head coach Didier Deschamps will be absent from the bench for Friday's Group I match against Norway after learning of his mother's death. Long-time assistant Guy Stephan will take over managerial duties for the World Cup fixture at Gillette Stadium.
- Jun 17
Eric Roy, Brest coach who led club from near relegation to Champions League, dies at 58
The French football community mourns Eric Roy, the Stade Brestois manager who masterminded an unlikely Champions League qualification, died of pancreatic cancer at 58 on Wednesday. He kept his illness secret for three and a half years.
- Jun 16
Mbappé's double seals France's 3-1 World Cup win over Senegal as he claims scoring record
Kylian Mbappé struck twice in the second half to power France to a 3-1 victory over Senegal in their opening Group I match, becoming the nation's all-time leading goalscorer.
- Jun 16
France vs. Senegal: Star-studded attack faces 2002 ghost in World Cup opener
France launches its 2026 World Cup campaign against Senegal on Tuesday, pitting Kylian Mbappé's star-studded attack against the team that stunned Les Bleus in 2002.
