Olise Is Not Zidane — But France’s Problem Was Bigger Than One Player
Michael Olise has become a target in France’s World Cup fallout, but IDNN Sports readers say the blame should not sit on one player after Spain exposed deeper flaws....
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French Pundit Turns on Michael Olise After France’s World Cup Exit
Michael Olise has become a focus of France’s World Cup fallout after Daniel Riolo criticised the scale of praise around him following the 2-0 semi-final defeat to Spain....
Spain Beat France 2-0 to Reach World Cup Final
Spain beat France 2-0 to reach the World Cup final, with Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro scoring as La Roja delivered another controlled knockout performance....
England’s Warning Signs, Argentina’s Pressure, France-Spain Collision: World Cup Semi-Finals Reach Breaking Point
England’s semi-final against Argentina carries rivalry pressure and tactical warning signs, while France and Spain meet in another elite World Cup showdown....
France vs Spain: World Cup Final Place On The Line In Dallas Semi-Final
France and Spain meet in a heavyweight World Cup semi-final in Dallas, with a final place, tactical control and elite attacking pressure all on the line....
France Beat Morocco 2-0 As Africa’s World Cup Run Ends In Quarter-Final
France ended Morocco’s World Cup run with a 2-0 quarter-final win, sending the European giants into the semi-finals and closing Africa’s biggest remaining charge....
France v Morocco: Africa’s World Cup dream meets French knockout power in Boston
Morocco face France in a World Cup quarter-final loaded with history, pressure and African meaning, with a semi-final place on the line in Boston....
World Cup Last 16 Begins As Canada Face Morocco, France Meet Paraguay
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 begins today, with Canada facing Morocco and Paraguay meeting France as 16 teams fight for quarter-final places....
D’Tigress drawn with France, Hungary and South Korea in 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s D’Tigress will face France, Hungary and South Korea in Group B of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup as Rena Wakama’s side prepare for another major test on the global stage....
James Rodriguez hospitalised after dehydration scare following Colombia loss to France
James Rodriguez has been hospitalised in Minnesota after suffering severe dehydration following Colombia’s friendly defeat to France, with the Colombian federation saying the issue was not related to a musculoskeletal injury or his football activity....