Massachusetts, July 9 (IANS) France’s pursuit of a third successive FIFA World Cup semifinal faces a stern challenge when they meet Morocco in the quarterfinals at Gillette Stadium on Thursday, with both sides eyeing a place among the tournament’s final four.The fixture rekindles memories of their meeting at the 2022 World Cup, where France ended Morocco’s historic run with a 2-0 victory before progressing to the final. Four years on, however, the North African side arrives as a more mature and …
Latest Kylian Mbappe News & Updates
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) India legend Sunil Chhetri has tipped France to win the FIFA World Cup 2026, saying Didier Deschamps’ side possesses unmatched quality and depth ahead of their blockbuster quarter-final against Morocco.”How do you bet against France? They have speed, stamina, experience, trophies and unbelievable depth. If one superstar is unavailable, another superstar comes in. Very few teams in the world have that luxury in every position,” said Chhetri, who is part of the Zee5 FIFA W…
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) After facing backlash for a series of racist posts about Kylian Mbappe, Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla launched another ugly attack on the French striker as he doubled down during a speech before the Senate, calling Mbappe a “son of a …” while defending her comments. The feud escalated when Celeste, who is from Paraguay’s Liberal Radical Party, made racist remarks, mocking Mbappe’s origin following the World Cup last-16 clash between the countries. Responding to t…
Rabat, July 8 (IANS) Former Morocco winger Zakaria Aboukhlal has warned the Atlas Lions that they cannot afford to rely solely on defensive resilience against France, insisting they must also be brave in possession when the two sides renew their FIFA World Cup rivalry in Friday’s quarterfinal.The fixture marks the first World Cup meeting between the nations since France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the semi-finals of the 2022 tournament in Qatar, ending the Atlas Lions’ historic run as the first Afri…
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 delivered late winners, stunning upsets, dramatic comebacks and emotional farewells as the race for football’s biggest prize narrowed to the final eight. Morocco kicked off the knockout stage in style with a commanding display to eliminate co-hosts Canada. The Atlas Lions have carried forward the momentum from their memorable run in Qatar, while Canada can take pride in reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in thei…
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Former India captain MS Dhoni, who is universally regarded as the best finisher in the modern game, is celebrating his 45th Birthday on Tuesday. On his special day, the sports fraternity shared heartwarming wishes on social media.Adding a unique touch to the celebrations, the FIFA World Cup 2026 instagram account shared a picture featuring Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, each with seven goals in the ongoing tournament, alongside the caption, “7 Goals. Tha…
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla has issued a fiery open letter to Kylian Mbappe, demanding a public apology and threatening legal action over alleged “gender-based violence” after French football called the Paraguayan senator “despicable” and “unworthy of a position” for her “abhorrent and odious” racist remarks. Celeste, who is from Paraguay’s Liberal Radical Party, posted her comments on X after her country’s defeat by France in the last 16 of the World Cup. In rep…
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Kylian Mbappe and the French Football Association have called Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla “despicable” and “unworthy of a position” for the “abhorrent and odious” racist remarks she made mocking the French forward’s origin following the World Cup last-16 clash between the countries. Celeste, who is from Paraguay’s Liberal Radical Party, posted her comments on X after her country’s defeat by France in the last 16 of the World Cup.Responding to the same, Mbappe sai…
New Jersey, July 6 (IANS) After Norway’s stunning 2-1 win over five-time winner Brazil at the FIFA World Cup 2026, Erling Haaland reacted to the record-equalling milestone of scoring seven goals in his first four tournament appearances and stated that “if he gets a chance or two, it usually ends up as a goal,” calling it a “gift of god.” Haaland’s scored his sixth and seventh tournament goals to maintain his side unbeaten record against Brazil at the World Cups. In the process, he became the f…
New Jersey, July 6 (IANS) Erling Haaland’s brilliant double has secured the finest victory in the Norway football history as they stunned five-time champions Brazil 2-1 here at New Jersey Stadium on Monday (IST) to reach the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals for the first time. This is the five-time champions’ first round-of-16 elimination since Italy 1990, when they were beaten by arch rivals Argentina.Norway stand now just two matches from reaching that decider, having downed Brazil in the Round of…