NewsJun 04, 04:55 AM
Les Bleus: Diallo Sets June 10 Deadline for Player Bonus
Philippe Diallo gives France players until June 10 to agree on World Cup bonuses as he pushes for increased FIFA prize money to balance federation finances.
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Mbappé Must Reclaim Territory at World Cup: Lizarazu
Lizarazu urges Mbappé to reclaim territory at World Cup, noting his only major international trophy came in 2018 amid Real Madrid struggles.
NewsJun 04, 03:30 AM
Wales Flight Diverted: 3-Hour Delay, Italy Stopover
Wales women's team forced to land in Brindisi after electrical storms prevented landing in Podgorica; World Cup qualifier vs Montenegro still set for Friday.
NewsJun 03, 10:41 PM
Man City Bid Rejected: £105m+ Fee Looms for Anderson
Man City's opening bid for Elliot Anderson rejected by Forest; record British fee possible as midfielder favors Etihad move over Man United.
NewsJun 03, 10:33 PM
Marquinhos Sets World Cup Mindset: 'Every Match Like Last'
Brazil captain Marquinhos, fresh off Champions League win with PSG, treats every match as his last ahead of World Cup 2026 opener vs Morocco on June 13.
NewsJun 03, 10:10 PM
Harry Kane: Why He'll Play Fewer Minutes at 2026 World Cup
Harry Kane, 32, will see reduced minutes at the 2026 World Cup as Thomas Tuchel manages his workload amid heat, a 4,423-minute season, and expanded tournament.
NewsJun 03, 09:14 PM
Konaté Steps Up: What Saliba's Back Injury Means for Bleus
With Saliba injured (back), Konaté auditions for France against Ivory Coast. Deschamps downplays concern; Konaté's club form raises questions.
NewsJun 03, 08:56 PM
Hadj Moussa's Late Strike: Algeria Stun Netherlands 1-0
Anis Hadj Moussa's 86th-minute goal gave Algeria a 1-0 win over the Netherlands in Rotterdam, a warning ahead of their World Cup openers on June 14 and 16.
NewsJun 03, 08:53 PM
Why Italy's 1-0 Win Matters: Baldini's Youth Project
Italy beat Luxembourg 1-0 in Silvio Baldini's first match, with Pio Esposito scoring. Youngster Inacio debuted; Netherlands lost to Algeria, Poland drew
NewsJun 03, 08:48 PM
Italy Edge Luxembourg 1-0 in Friendly After World Cup Miss
Italy beat Luxembourg 1-0 in a friendly as Pio Esposito scored the winner, with the Azzurri still reeling from missing the World Cup for the third time.
NewsJun 03, 08:37 PM
DR Congo 0-0 Denmark: 3 Woodwork Escapes in Friendly
DR Congo drew 0-0 with Denmark in a World Cup warm-up, surviving three woodwork strikes. A Chile friendly was canceled over Ebola fears, disrupting preparation.
NewsJun 03, 07:40 PM
World Cup 2026: Storm Delays Could Mean 30-Minute+ Stoppages
Lightning within 13km of a 2026 World Cup stadium halts play for at least 30 minutes; new strikes reset the clock, risking indefinite delays.
NewsJun 03, 07:30 PM
Zidane Reveals: He'd Retry Panenka in 2006 Shootout
Zinédine Zidane admits he would have tried another Panenka in the 2006 World Cup final shootout against Italy, after his iconic chip over Buffon in regulation.
NewsJun 03, 07:26 PM
José Alcocer: From U17 Euros to World Cup Scout for France
France U17 coach José Alcocer will work as an observer for Didier Deschamps' senior team at the World Cup after guiding Les Bleuets to the U17 Euro semifinals
NewsJun 03, 07:26 PM
José Alcocer: France's U17 Coach to World Cup Observer
José Alcocer, coach of France's U17 team in the Euro semi-finals, will become a World Cup observer for Les Bleus, scouting opponents for Didier Deschamps.
NewsJun 03, 06:25 PM
Yan Diomandé: PSG Love Since Childhood, But World Cup First
RB Leipzig's Yan Diomandé admitted childhood love for PSG but remained coy on transfer, insisting focus on World Cup with Ivory Coast ahead of France friendly.
NewsJun 03, 06:09 PM
Faé: 'France Not World Cup Favorites' After Nantes Return
Emerse Faé, Ivory Coast coach, returns to his hometown Nantes to face France in a friendly, calling Deschamps' team 'formidable' but not World Cup favorites.
NewsJun 03, 05:34 PM
Why Konaté Starts: Saliba Injury Blow for France
William Saliba's back injury forces France change: Konaté steps in for Ivory Coast friendly, reuniting with Upamecano. Clues for World Cup opener vs Senegal.
NewsJun 03, 05:30 PM
Netherlands vs Algeria: Why This Friendly Matters for 2026
Netherlands host Algeria in a friendly on Wednesday as both prep for World Cup 2026. Algeria returns after 12 years, facing champions Argentina in their opener.
NewsJun 03, 04:56 PM
Deschamps: Why Côte d'Ivoire Is Still Top Pre-World Cup
Didier Deschamps labels Côte d'Ivoire 'one of the best nations' as France host the 2024 AFCON winners in a pre-World Cup friendly on June 3.