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France face biggest group stage challenge against a solid Denmark

France and Denmark go into their match on Saturday as Group D’s clear favourites for winners and runners-up, respectively. Les Bleus will be full of confidence after smashing Australia 4-1 in their opening match just after Denmark drew against Tunisia – but France will have little cause for complacency after…

France 24

Arsenal news: William Saliba to feature for France as Youri Tielemans hints at transfer decision

All the latest Arsenal news and transfer gossip including updates on William Saliba, Marco Asensio and Youri Tielemans

Football London

Arsenal star William Saliba set to feature for France amid World Cup debut delay

William Saliba has been a standout performer for Arsenal so far this season resulting in him being called up for France at the World Cup - but he did not get on the pitch against Australia

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Gary Lineker cries "terrible shame" as France dealt latest World Cup injury blow

Lucas Hernandez has been ruled out for the foreseeable future after the France defender suffered a serious knee injury with his World Cup campaign now over

Daily Mirror

France's Adrien Rabiot proves he's ready to put World Cup and Man Utd snubs behind him

FRANCE 4-1 AUSTRALIA: Les Bleus were trailing in their World Cup opener until midfielder Adrien Rabiot grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck and showed why Manchester United were so keen to sign him

Daily Mirror

FIFA World Cup: France start title defence with 4-1 win over Australia

NEW DELHI: Record-setter Olivier Giroud scored twice to help defending champions France start their title defence with a comprehensive 4-1 win over Australia at Al Janoub Stadium on Wednesday. At 36 years and 53 days, first Giroud became the oldest French player to play in the FIFA World Cup and…

The Times of India

Socceroos outclassed by France in first World Cup game in Qatar, with 4-1 scoreline putting Australia in deep hole

An early goal gives the Socceroos hope of an upset, but the superstars turn up for Les Bleus in their Qatar World Cup opener, leaving Australia with a mountain to climb to get out of Group D.

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France survive scare as Olivier Giroud equals Thierry Henry record - 5 talking points

FRANCE 4-1 AUSTRALIA: Reigning World Cup champions France went behind to Craig Goodwin's early strike but claimed all three points thanks to goals from Adrien Rabiot, Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappe

Daily Mirror

William Saliba given major World Cup blow ahead of France clash amid Didier Deschamps choice

Arsenal news: Saliba given chance to impress for France but isn't expected to start for Les Bleus.

Football London

Arsene Wenger makes World Cup prediction - "My number one favourite"

France are looking to retain their World Cup title after winning the competition four years ago and former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has tipped Les Bleus to do so

Daily Mirror

France firm favourites to start off with win against Australia, despite injuries

France are overwhelming favourites in their opening clash against relative minnows Australia, especially given the presence of the mighty Kylian Mbappé. But Les Bleus fans can be forgiven a few jitters – as a range of injuries afflicts the squad and the curse of World Cup title-holders looms large.

France 24

Kylian Mbappe: Holders France need superstar to put team first in World Cup defence

The PSG forward leads a weaker Les Bleus side than the one that lifted the trophy four years ago

The Independent UK

World Cup 2022: France vs Australia match preview

The current champions seem confident that they can overcome the well-drilled and pragmatic Australian team.

Al Jazeera

France Faces Midfield Battle against Australia at World Cup

Even without the injured Karim Benzema, defending World Cup champion France has plenty of attacking power. Most teams would love to have either Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann or Olivier Giroud in their forward line, let alone all three. They have 119 international goals between them, plus an abundance of speed,…

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Football London

France vs Australia prediction and odds as Les Bleus kick off their World Cup defence

We've picked out a solid France vs Australia prediction ahead of Tuesday's Group D clash in the Al Wakrah Stadium

Daily Mirror

Former France World Cup manager felt "bored" during historic 2018 success

France lifted their second World Cup title in Russia back in 2018 but despite the success, one former manager of Les Bleus was not left particularly enamoured with Didier Deschamps’ side

The Times of India

A bluffer's guide to the Qatar World Cup

More than half the world's population is going to watch the FIFA World Cup that begins today. But if you're the kind who knows all about a green card but the mention of a yellow card turns you a hapless red or you think Les Bleus is an alt rock…

The Independent UK

Star striker Karim Benzema out of World Cup with thigh tear

Defending champion France’s World Cup hopes have taken a huge blow with the news that star striker Karim Benzema is out of the tournament after tearing a muscle in his left thigh during training

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France hint at World Cup starting line-up with notable William Saliba decision

France are preparing for their World Cup opener against Australia on Tuesday but in-form Arsenal defender William Saliba may not be in the starting XI for Les Bleus

The Guardian - UK

How Senegal’s ‘crazy bunch’ stunned France in World Cup upset for the ages

In an extract from a new book Philippe Auclair revisits the day Roger Lemerre’s all-conquering side fell to earth in 2002

Al Jazeera

Can France defend their World Cup title in Qatar?

Holders head into the World Cup as one of the favourites, but recent poor results have raised some concerns.

The Times of India

FIFA World Cup 2022: Will France buck the opening-round jinx?

DOHA: For those who came in late, the French team of today resembles the Germany of the ’90s. Mostly indestructible, fearsome depth, near-complete domination, zero nerves. Gary Lineker’s famous quip about football being a simple game, 22 men chasing a ball for 90 minutes and in the end, the Germans…

France 24

A history of World Cup flops: Past upsets haunt defending champions France

Defending champions France enter the World Cup in Qatar hoping to break the curse that has plagued recent title holders – a jinx the French inaugurated in 2002 when their formidable armada of strikers famously failed to score a single goal.

Daily Mirror

World Cup Group D preview: France, Australia, Denmark, Tunisia

World Cup reigning champions France have once again been paired up with Australia and Denmark as they seek to retain their crown, with Tunisia completing the Group D lineup

Sports Illustrated

2022 World Cup Group D Preview: France’s Uncertain Encore

There’s no denying Les Bleus’ talent, but injuries and intangibles threaten to undermine their title defense—and a dangerous Denmark is ready to pounce.

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