Philadelphia, June 23 (IANS) On his 100th international appearance, Kylian Mbappe struck either side of an extended half-time break while Ousmane Dembele added a third as France beat Iraq 3-0 and stormed into the Round of 32 with a game to spare. Mbappe has now scored two or more goals in six FIFA World Cup matches – more multiple-goal games than any other player in the tournament’s history. His brace took him on to four for the tournament, just below Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot standings,…
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Philadelphia, June 22 (IANS) France captain Kylian Mbappe is set to make his 100th appearance for the national team when France faces Iraq in a FIFA World Cup Group I match on Monday. The milestone comes less than a week after the 27-year-old became France’s all-time leading scorer.Mbappe scored twice in France’s 3-1 victory over Senegal in its tournament opener on June 16, taking his international tally to 58 goals and surpassing Olivier Giroud’s previous national record of 57.”There is nothing…
Boston, June 12 (IANS) France held its first training session in Boston at Bentley University, with Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise all taking part.After having arrived in Boston on Wednesday, France kicks off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Senegal in New Jersey on June 16, before facing Iraq in Philadelphia on June 22 and then taking on Norway at Boston Stadium in Foxborough four days later.The team is working to adapt to the time difference and its new surroundings, …
Paris, June 2 (IANS) France head coach Didier Deschamps has described winning the FIFA World Cup as football’s greatest achievement, saying ‘nothing beats being a world champion’ as he prepares for his fourth World Cup and final tournament in charge of the team. Speaking to FIFA ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Deschamps reflected on his remarkable journey with France, having won the trophy as captain in 1998 and as coach in 2018.“I’ve been lucky enough to win trophies at club level, the Champions…