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As France competes in the World Cup quarterfinals on July 9, Shirley, a 96-year-old American and devoted fan, will be cheering them on from home.
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Les Bleus defeat Australia 42-26 in Brisbane, overcoming a halftime deficit with a dominant second-half performance.
ABC Australia News | Jul 11, 2026, 10:37 AM
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Les Bleus secured a 2-0 win against Morocco, propelled by goals from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé, marking their third consecutive World Cup semi-final appearance.
France 24 English | Jul 10, 2026, 7:31 AM
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Les Bleus advance past Morocco in the quarter-finals, showcasing their ability to win under varied conditions.
ABC Australia News | Jul 10, 2026, 4:27 AM
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French midfielder Warren Zaïre-Emery expressed strong emotions following his debut for Les Bleus in a 2-0 victory over Morocco at the World Cup.
France 24 English | Jul 10, 2026, 2:55 AM
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Alexandre Durand and Tom Carles of ATFrenchies express support for France's Les Bleus as they prepare to face Morocco in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal.
France 24 English | Jul 10, 2026, 12:50 AM
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In a tense Round of 16 match at Lincoln Financial Field, France edged Paraguay 1-0 thanks to a penalty converted by Kylian Mbappé, advancing Les Bleus to the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup.
France 24 English | Jul 5, 2026, 5:37 AM%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M0%20706%20L1536%20432%20L1536%201024%20L0%201024%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%23f7d56b%22%20opacity%3D%220.18%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M1060%200%20L1536%200%20L1536%201024%20L1250%201024%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%23d01f2f%22%20opacity%3D%220.38%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Crect%20x%3D%2284%22%20y%3D%2288%22%20width%3D%22210%22%20height%3D%2218%22%20fill%3D%22%23d01f2f%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Ctext%20x%3D%2284%22%20y%3D%22164%22%20fill%3D%22%23ffffff%22%20font-family%3D%22Arial%2C%20Helvetica%2C%20sans-serif%22%20font-size%3D%2264%22%20font-weight%3D%22900%22%3EWORLD%3C%2Ftext%3E%0A%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
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Bukayo Saka's hat-trick leads England to their best World Cup finish since 1966 in a high-scoring match against France, who staged a late comeback but fell short.
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After trailing 4-0 at halftime, France staged a dramatic comeback led by Kylian Mbappé but fell short against England in Miami.
France 24 English | Jul 19, 2026, 9:03 AM
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In the 2026 World Cup third-place playoff, England secured third place with a 6-4 victory over France, while Kylian Mbappé set a new tournament scoring record.
France 24 English | Jul 19, 2026, 6:55 AM%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M0%20706%20L1536%20432%20L1536%201024%20L0%201024%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%23f3f5f7%22%20opacity%3D%220.18%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M1060%200%20L1536%200%20L1536%201024%20L1250%201024%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%23cc0000%22%20opacity%3D%220.38%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Crect%20x%3D%2284%22%20y%3D%2288%22%20width%3D%22210%22%20height%3D%2218%22%20fill%3D%22%23cc0000%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Ctext%20x%3D%2284%22%20y%3D%22164%22%20fill%3D%22%23ffffff%22%20font-family%3D%22Arial%2C%20Helvetica%2C%20sans-serif%22%20font-size%3D%2264%22%20font-weight%3D%22900%22%3EWORLD%3C%2Ftext%3E%0A%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
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After a two-year absence due to injury, NBA star Victor Wembanyama is set to rejoin France's national basketball team for key World Cup qualifying matches.
France 24 English | Jul 19, 2026, 3:50 AM
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Bukayo Saka’s hat-trick helped England secure third place at the 2026 World Cup with a 6-4 win against France, despite Kylian Mbappe setting a new World Cup scoring record.
CNA Latest News | Jul 19, 2026, 12:17 AM%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M0%20706%20L1536%20432%20L1536%201024%20L0%201024%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%239fd2d6%22%20opacity%3D%220.18%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M1060%200%20L1536%200%20L1536%201024%20L1250%201024%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%23c23b22%22%20opacity%3D%220.38%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Crect%20x%3D%2284%22%20y%3D%2288%22%20width%3D%22210%22%20height%3D%2218%22%20fill%3D%22%23c23b22%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Ctext%20x%3D%2284%22%20y%3D%22164%22%20fill%3D%22%23ffffff%22%20font-family%3D%22Arial%2C%20Helvetica%2C%20sans-serif%22%20font-size%3D%2264%22%20font-weight%3D%22900%22%3EWORLD%3C%2Ftext%3E%0A%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
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With only two matches left in the FIFA World Cup, France and England face off for third place, while Argentina and Spain prepare for the final showdown.
Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 7:48 AM
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Both teams face off in Miami Gardens for third place after missing out on the final, with coaches expressing reluctance about the match.
France 24 English | Jul 18, 2026, 7:14 AM
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Didier Deschamps bids farewell as France faces England in the 2026 World Cup third-place match, with Zinedine Zidane poised to succeed him.
Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 7:07 AM
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French captain Kylian Mbappe reflects on midfield challenges and Spain's control in the 0-2 loss that ended France's World Cup run in Dallas.
Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 2:33 AM
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France's highly anticipated 2026 World Cup campaign concluded with a 2-0 loss to Spain in the semi-finals, as the team struggled against a tactically superior opponent.
ABC Australia News | Jul 14, 2026, 10:11 PM
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Mariano Rajoy faces backlash after claiming the French national football team has 'no French players' ahead of the 2026 World Cup semifinal against Spain.
Al Jazeera | Jul 12, 2026, 9:43 PM
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Key international developments include NATO leaders’ summit in Turkey, Iran’s public mourning for its late Supreme Leader, and a French court ruling boosting Marine Le Pen’s presidential ambitions.
France 24 English | Jul 10, 2026, 10:53 PM
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Freelance journalist Francis Collings highlights France’s ability to endure challenging moments as a key factor in their World Cup semi-final run.
France 24 English | Jul 10, 2026, 4:45 PM
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French striker Ousmane Dembélé, 2025 Ballon d'Or winner, praised captain Kylian Mbappé following France's win over Morocco at the 2026 World Cup.
France 24 English | Jul 10, 2026, 5:37 AM
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Spain's coach Luis de la Fuente warns that Belgium will be their sternest test yet in the World Cup quarter-finals as they aim to maintain their unbeaten defensive record.
CNA Latest News | Jul 10, 2026, 1:53 AM
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France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals and will face either Spain or Belgium in the semifinals.
Al Jazeera | Jul 10, 2026, 12:31 AM
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Mbappé scored his eighth tournament goal after missing an earlier penalty, helping France secure a quarter-final win over Morocco and advance to face Spain or Belgium.
France 24 English | Jul 9, 2026, 11:38 PM