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Ibrahima Konate set for latest landmark after winning over Virgil van Dijk and Didier Deschamps

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate is set for the biggest landmark of his career to date as he is expected to start France's World Cup clash with Australia

Liverpool Echo

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

Why Karim Benzema’s absence could improve France’s World Cup chances

Neither of Les Bleus’ two World Cup triumphs contained a goal from their main striker at the time

The Independent UK

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France vs Australia live stream: How to watch World Cup fixture online and on TV tonight

Everything you need to know as the reigning champions start their title defence in Group D

The Independent UK

France vs Australia confirmed line-ups: Team news ahead of World Cup fixture tonight

Everything you need to know as the reigning champions start their title defence in Group D

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

Today at the World Cup: Argentina and France prepare for openers

On Monday, England made an impressive start by thrashing Iran

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France put faith in Mbappé as injury-hit holders begin their defence

Les Bleus’ hopes of emulating Brazil may rest on their superstar forward avoiding a repeat of Pelé’s fate in 1962

The Guardian - UK

Didier Deschamps confident France can cope with absence of leading players at World Cup

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema pulled out of the World Cup over the weekend due to injury

The Independent UK

Karim Benzema injury theory emerges after France staff doubted Real Madrid star's story

Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema has been ruled out of the World Cup, with reigning champions France forced to defend their title in Qatar without the Real Madrid forward

Daily Mirror

Didier Deschamps confident France can cope with absence of leading players

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema pulled out of the World Cup over the weekend due to injury.

The Independent UK

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,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Didier Deschamps explains why Manchester United striker Martial has not been called up to France squad

Man United forward Anthony Martial will not be replacing the injured Karim Benzema in France's World Cup squad.

Manchester Evening News

Kylian Mbappe forced to wait as Qatar World Cup remains in thrall to Lionel Messi

The 2022 World Cup was the year Mbappe was supposed to take over – but Messi comes into his final World Cup having returned to the peak of his powers

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Differing values: Socceroos look to team spirit to shock richly talented France

Australia coach Graham Arnold will rely on his players to have each other’s backs when they meet the millionaire world champions

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

Chronicle Live

Karim Benzema suffers same World Cup blow that Newcastle United legend once did

Reigning Ballon d'Or winner Kevin Keegan also stayed at home in 1978 as England failed to qualify

Manchester Evening News

'Such disrespect' - Manchester United fans react to Anthony Martial World Cup decision

France striker Karim Benzema had to withdraw from the World Cup after picking up a thigh injury

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The Independent UK

World Cup 2022 predictions: Winner, golden boot, breakout star and more

Indy Sport’s writers have made their selections for Qatar 2022

The Guardian - UK

Senegal confident of taking Sadio Mané’s absence in their stride at World Cup

The injury to the Bayern Munich forward is a blow, but the African champions have a pragmatic approach to tournament football under Aliou Cissé

Football London

Didier Deschamps 'snubs' ex-Arsenal ace Alexandre Lacazette as Karim Benzema France replacement

Former Arsenal star Alexandre Lacazette has been 'snubbed' from the France squad, despite Karim Benzema's withdrawal on the eve of the tournament

The Independent UK

World Cup Viewer's Guide: USA ready to play, injuries abound

The first World Cup in the Middle East finally began Sunday night with a flashy opening ceremony and a match between Qatar and Ecuador without any beer for sale in the stadium

Daily Mirror

Didier Deschamps hints at why he won't replace Karim Benzema with Kylian Mbappe plan

France boss Didier Deschamps is having to rejig his frontline after Karim Benzema was ruled out of the World Cup through injury with a new role for Kylian Mbappe

Manchester Evening News

Didier Deschamps reveals Karim Benzema replacement plans amid Man United ace Anthony Martial call-up rumours

The Manchester United forward had been talked up as a potential late replacement after Benzema was ruled out of the tournament.

Daily Mirror

Anthony Martial dealt hammer blow to World Cup hopes as Didier Deschamps makes decision

France boss Didier Deschamps will not be calling up a new striker to replace Karim Benzema - dashing the World Cup hopes of Manchester United striker Anthony Martial

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