France national football team
Israeli-media coverage mentioning France national football team, translated into English and compared across sources. 36 recent stories.
Mbappe and Haaland Set for First National-Team Clash as World Cup Group Stage Reaches Final Round
France-Norway and Belgium-New Zealand headline the final round of World Cup group-stage matches on Friday at 22:00. Egypt can win Group T and reach the knockout stage for the firs…
World Cup stars, underdogs, and old grudges define the tournament so far
The article surveys the biggest World Cup stories so far, led by Messi, Mbappe and Ronaldo, plus surprise runs by Curaçao and Cape Verde. It also previews decisive group-stage mat…
World Cup Group Stage Nears Decisive Final Round
The second round of the 2026 World Cup group stage is over, and one matchday remains to decide several groups and knockout pairings. Mexico, the United States, Germany, Argentina…
Messi Sets World Cup Scoring Record After Emotional Night
Lionel Messi scored twice in Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria at the 2026 World Cup and became the tournament's all-time leading scorer with 18 goals. Miroslav Klose congratulated…
Mbappe Scores Twice as France Overcomes Lightning Delay in World Cup Win
France beat Iraq 3-0 in the 2026 World Cup group stage after a two-hour lightning delay. Kylian Mbappe scored twice to reach 16 World Cup goals, while Lionel Messi set the all-tim…
Haaland Scores Twice as Norway Beats Senegal 3-2 to Reach Knockout Stage
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Norway secured advancement from its World Cup group, while Senegal suffered its first-eve…
Mbappé Moves to Second on World Cup Scoring List After Another Brace
Kylian Mbappé scored twice in France’s 3-0 win over Iraq at the 2026 World Cup, moving into second place on the tournament’s all-time scoring list with 16 goals. Lionel Messi lead…
Deschamps may shuffle France lineup for Iraq, with one star possibly benched
France face Iraq on Monday night in the second round of the 2026 World Cup, with Didier Deschamps considering lineup changes. Bradley Barcola may start, Lucas Digne could come in…
Why Mbappe’s goals lift France but complicate club success
Kylian Mbappe is closing in on World Cup scoring records after a two-goal debut for France against Senegal. The article argues his success with France contrasts with his less effe…
Messi, Mbappe and Ronaldo Chase World Cup Records as 2026 Tournament Produces History
The 2026 World Cup, expanded to 48 teams and 104 matches, is already creating conditions for multiple records to fall. Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe, Kane, Haaland and others are all wit…
France fears thunderstorms could disrupt World Cup match against Iraq
France's World Cup match against Iraq in Philadelphia could be disrupted by thunderstorms on Monday. American safety rules require an immediate stoppage if lightning approaches th…
World Cup Reaches 1,000 Matches in 2026 Milestone
Japan vs. Tunisia became the 1,000th match in World Cup history during the 2026 tournament. The article reviews the competition's major numbered milestones from 1930 to 2018 and p…
Real Madrid Denies Contact Over Michael Olise Amid Transfer Speculation
Real Madrid denied any contact with Michael Olise or his camp after reports linked the Bayern Munich winger to the club. Bayern says Olise is not for sale, has a contract until 20…
Djorkaeff recalls France's tense buildup before Israel’s famous 3-2 win
Youri Djorkaeff said France’s squad was tense and disunited before Israel beat it 3-2 at Parc des Princes. He recalled the loss as a major French football disappointment that ende…
Ayyoub Bouaddi Emerges as Morocco’s World Cup Breakout Star After Stifling Brazil
Morocco’s 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi starred in a 1-1 draw with Brazil at the 2026 World Cup. His performance sparked praise in Morocco, regret in France, and reported…
Why Smaller Teams Are No Longer World Cup Pushovers
The article says this World Cup is defined by smaller teams competing on equal terms with giants, producing draws, upsets, and long stretches of resistance. It attributes the shif…
Germany Starts 2026 World Cup in Style, But Questions Remain
Germany began the 2026 World Cup with a 7-1 rout of Curaçao, but the article says the team still faces a long rebuilding road after 12 years of disappointment. It highlights coach…
Messi, Kane, Mbappé and Haaland give the opening week of the World Cup a historic feel
The article says the World Cup’s opening week has already produced historic performances from Messi, Kane, Mbappé and Haaland. It argues the expanded format, new rules and VAR hav…
Mbappé Keeps His Flute Promise After France’s 3-1 Win Over Senegal
Kylian Mbappé scored twice in France’s 3-1 World Cup win over Senegal on Tuesday. He celebrated by miming a flute, fulfilling a promise made to James Corden, and became France’s a…
Mbappe Leads France to 3-1 Win and Becomes Its All-Time Top Scorer
Kylian Mbappe scored twice in France’s 3-1 win over Senegal in the 2026 World Cup opener. The performance helped him become France’s all-time leading scorer with 58 international…
Messi, Mbappe and Haaland light up a high-scoring World Cup night
Mbappe scored twice for France, Haaland scored twice for Norway, and Messi hit a hat trick for Argentina in a goal-filled World Cup night. Austria later beat Jordan 3-1, and the a…
Mbappe’s Brace and Deschamps’ Adjustments Put France in Pole Position
France beat Senegal 3-1 in its World Cup opener, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice and becoming France’s all-time leading scorer. Didier Deschamps’ second-half tactical changes, es…
Messi Scores Hat-Trick as Argentina Crush Algeria in World Cup Opener
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria at the 2026 World Cup in Kansas City. The 39-year-old moved level with Miroslav Klose on 16 World Cup goals and…
Haaland stars in Norway's World Cup opener, 4-1 over Iraq
Norway beat Iraq 4-1 in Boston in its first World Cup match in 28 years, with Erling Haaland scoring twice. Iraq equalized briefly in the first half, but Norway pulled away after…
Mbappé’s Brace Lifts France Past Senegal in World Cup Opener
Kylian Mbappé scored twice as France beat Senegal 3-1 in their World Cup Group 9 opener at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The 27-year-old also became France’s all-time leading sco…
Senegal Rue Missed Chances After 3-1 Loss to France in New Jersey
Senegal lost 3-1 to France in New Jersey and drew criticism at home for poor finishing. The media said Senegal had chances in the first half but lacked sharpness, while France dom…
European Teams Off to a Poor Start at the 2026 World Cup
European teams have made a weak start to the 2026 World Cup, with only three wins from 10 sides that have played. France, Norway and Austria are due to play later on Tuesday and h…
Can Argentina Break the World Cup Repeat Curse?
Argentina head to the 2026 World Cup as FIFA's top-ranked team and defending champions, aiming to become the first repeat winners since Brazil in 1962. The article says their path…
France Targets a Rare Third Straight World Cup Final
France will enter the 2026 World Cup chasing a third straight final, something only West Germany and Brazil have ever done. Didier Deschamps is leaving after the tournament, and h…
France’s World Cup fitness plan spotlights Mbappe’s defensive question
France’s World Cup training has focused on simple but intense running drills under Didier Deschamps. The article says Michael Olise has shone, while Kylian Mbappe remains under sc…
France and Argentina Open World Cup Campaigns in High-Pressure Doubleheader
France and Argentina, the 2022 World Cup finalists, start their 2026 campaigns Tuesday under heavy pressure. France faces Senegal in the Group of Death, while Argentina meets Alge…
Klose Backs Messi to Break His World Cup Scoring Record
Miroslav Klose said he hopes Lionel Messi breaks his all-time World Cup scoring record at the 2026 tournament. Argentina opens against Algeria, and Messi needs four goals to pass…
Mbappe Promises a Flute Celebration if He Scores Against Senegal
Kylian Mbappe said he will celebrate by miming flute playing if he scores for France against Senegal. He made the promise in a FOX interview with James Corden ahead of France’s 20…
France teammates rally behind Mbappe ahead of World Cup opener
Lucas Hernandez and Ousmane Dembele defended Kylian Mbappe ahead of France’s World Cup campaign, saying criticism of him is excessive. Mbappe, who starred in Qatar in 2022, is exp…
Photographer Who Captured Zidane’s Headbutt Recalls the World Cup Shock Moment
Photographer John MacDougall has recalled how he captured Zinedine Zidane’s famous 2006 World Cup final headbutt on Marco Materazzi. He said the moment was so fast that he initial…
The 10 Biggest World Cup Shockers, From Bern to Qatar
An article ranks the 10 biggest World Cup upsets in history, from Hungary’s shock loss to West Germany in 1954 to Saudi Arabia’s win over Argentina in 2022. It highlights famous d…