Deschamps defends Mbappe after France seal quarterfinal berth

France head coach Didier Deschamps came out in support of captain Kylian Mbappe following criticism over his...

"Players were expecting this game": France coach Deschamps

France head coach Didier Deschamps said his players were prepared for Paraguay's physical approach and praised...

FIFA WC: Ancelotti identifies Norway's Haaland biggest threat

Speaking to reporters ahead of the knockout fixture, Ancelotti said Haaland's qualities are well known and that...

"Raphinha is progressing very well," says Brazil coach Ancelotti

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti said forward Raphinha is available for selection ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026...

FIFA WC: "They thought we'd turn up in tuxedos," says Mbappe

France captain Kylian Mbappe said his side was ready for a physical contest against Paraguay and showed they could...

Coach Deschamps says Paraguay used "every trick" after France win

France head coach Didier Deschamps said Paraguay used "every trick in the book" during their FIFA World Cup 2026...

USA records highest WC attendance in history, says FIFA

FIFA said the United States has registered the highest combined attendance of any host nation in FIFA World Cup...

"Together we roar": Morocco celebrate securing last-eight berth

Morocco's national football team celebrated its qualification for the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with...

"I would get four red cards": Zlatan on France vs Paraguay clash

Former Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic praised France for keeping its composure during its FIFA World Cup 2026...

FIFA WC: Paraguayan FA chief Robert team after R16 loss to France

Paraguay's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign ended with a narrow 1-0 Round of 16 defeat to France after Kylian...

Morocco Government praises Atlas Lions for quarterfinal birth

The Head of Government of Morocco on Sunday lauded the country's national football team after it secured a place...

Laryea reflects on Hakimi clash after Canada's World Cup exit

Canada defender Richie Laryea played down his on-field confrontation with Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi during his...